Save Her Lose Us (Evangeline and Soren) novel Chapter 194

The answer now was obvious.

A hint of smugness crept into Poppy’s smile.

Soren fell silent for a moment.

When Poppy had first returned to the country, both Liam Leigh and Flora tried to persuade him to get back together with her. He hadn’t paid them any mind. But then Poppy developed a new project for Fawkes Enterprises, and thanks to her, the company broke into the smart robotics industry.

Suddenly, the calls for reconciliation grew louder. Poppy’s boldness with him made it impossible to keep ignoring the idea.

He had, in fact, considered it.

But in the end, his answer was—

“The divorce isn’t real,” Soren said quietly. “Evangeline would never agree to leave me.”

Poppy’s smile froze for a split second.

Then, just as quickly, it blossomed into something even brighter. “That’s okay. I can wait.”

Though, honestly, she doubted she’d have to wait long.

Poppy gazed out across the placid lake.

Earlier, she’d deliberately kicked Evangeline in the chest and sent her tumbling into a patch of weeds at the water’s edge.

When Soren helped her out, that side of the lake had already gone silent. It had been a while now, and Evangeline still hadn’t reappeared…

Poppy didn’t actually want anything to happen to her.

She just wanted Evangeline to see, crystal clear, that Soren would always choose her first—no matter the circumstances. That way, Evangeline would get the message and give up.

But now Soren realized something was wrong.

Evangeline had been quiet for too long.

Even if she was still searching for that diamond ring, there was no way she could hold her breath underwater for so long.

Suddenly, a thought struck him like a bolt of lightning.

Evangeline couldn’t swim.

He remembered once, at a pool party, someone had pushed her in. She’d flailed about like a drowning cat for ages.

Could it be…?

“Soren, see? I told you Evangeline could handle it. You’ve always underestimated her—”

Smack.

Before Poppy could finish, Evangeline, eyes blazing, strode over and with all the strength she had left, slapped Poppy hard across the face.

The air froze.

For a moment, the only sound was the gentle lapping of water against the shore.

The blow came so suddenly, even Poppy was caught off guard.

She never expected Evangeline would dare to hit her—especially with Soren standing right there.

Stunned, Poppy clutched her cheek, about to protest, but Evangeline didn’t give her the chance. Switching hands, she aimed for the other side of Poppy’s face.

But before she could land the second slap, a strong hand seized her wrist.

Soren gripped her tightly, yanked her away, and with a forceful shove, sent her sprawling onto the ground.

“Evangeline, what’s gotten into you?” Soren’s words were ice.