Chapter 53

Bianca's father, Luke, came back around dinnertime. As everyone sat together around the dining room, Evangeline couldn't help but feel comfortable around them.

“Don't be shy, Evangeline. Make yourself at home.” Luke then turned toward Lucian and said again, “Thank you guys for being Bianca's friends and taking care of her.”

“Dad, do you know that Evangeline is super smart? She got first place in