The sudden appearance of Evan was like a bolt from the blue, an unexpected twist that left everyone reeling. From behind Evan, where he had pushed her, Zoey’s jaw dropped in disbelief as she realized that the man who had refused to accompany her that morning was now standing right in front of her like a bodyguard.
Her heart swelled with gratitude and relief that he had come to support her, even if it was a bit embarrassing that he had witnessed the tension within her family.
As Zoey peeked out from behind Evan’s broad shoulders, her eyes fixated on his chiseled features that were etched with a deep frown. She couldn’t help but be struck by his rugged good looks, even in the midst of the brewing tension.
With his fiery gaze fixed on her uncle, Evan seemed ready to pounce like a tiger on
