"I'll have a chat with Mr. Knight sometime soon. You don't need to worry about anything else—just treat Evelyn well," Gerald said calmly.
Julian chuckled, eyes crinkling. "Got it, Grandpa. Loud and clear."
Gerald glanced at him, then shifted his gaze away, but the smile on his face only grew wider watching how naturally Julian and Evelyn got along.
Dinner felt surprisingly relaxed for Evelyn. Although she'd been a little anxious at first, Gerald's light teasing throughout the meal helped her loosen up and enjoy herself.
After they finished eating, Julian offered, "Want me to take you back to the Everett house?"
Gerald shot him a look. "No rush."
Julian cleared his throat, rubbing the tip of his nose a bit awkwardly.
"First time meeting Evelyn and I haven't even given
