Chapter 51 Taking an Interest in Evelyn

Evelyn got into the car and sneaked a glance at Damian's displeased expression. She awkwardly explained, "I thought you wouldn't arrive until 6:30 pm. I had time, so I thought I'd take a walk and pick up a notebook and pen." He gave her a look and started the car. The Jeep veered through the streets of Kingsbridge and headed toward the base housing. Evelyn sat in the car, feeling bored. Her hand rested on her stomach as she looked out the window. "Hungry?" Damian asked in his usual indifferent tone. She replied with a confused hum before saying, "A little." Damian pulled the car to a gentle stop by the road before leaning over to the back seat to retrieve a box. He placed it in her hands. "Here, eat." Evelyn looked down at the box in surprise. It was a selection of pastries from Butter Bliss that was famous throughout the country. "For me?" She was hesitant and reluctant to open such a carefully packaged gift. Yesterday, she managed to convince herself that the burger and y