Chapter 73: I’ll Be Waiting for You at Home

Chapter 73: Chapter 73: I’ll Be Waiting for You at Home

That statement was, without a doubt, a slap in Julian Sterling’s face.

Even though he had mentally braced himself countless times not to get angry at his younger brother’s deliberate provocations, he still couldn’t hold back.

He strode forward and grabbed Ryan Sterling by the collar!

"What did you say? Say that again!"

"What difference would it make if I did? This is between Evelyn Grant and me. It has nothing to do with you, right, *Brother*?"

Ryan Sterling didn’t get angry. In fact, a provocative smile played on his lips.

"She’s my wife!"

Julian Sterling was so furious he looked ready to burst, completely losing his composure.

Seeing the two of them on the verge of coming to blows, Evelyn Grant grew frantic. If the situation spiraled out of control, her mother upstairs would discover everything. She had to step in.

"That’s enough, both of you! Julian Sterling, let him go!"

Julian Sterling’s eyes widened, and he grit his teeth. "He provoked me first!"

"Oh, really? Who was provoking who here?"

Ryan Sterling easily broke free from Julian’s grip.

Noticing his brother looked ready to retaliate, Ryan Sterling glanced over at Evelyn Grant.

’She’s standing where she could get caught in the crossfire!’

On instinct, Ryan Sterling moved to stand in front of Evelyn Grant, shielding her behind him.

The gesture was a dagger to Julian Sterling’s heart.

’Evelyn Grant is my woman, my wife! But here she is, being shielded by another man—and that man is my own brother!’

He lost all reason and threw a punch at Ryan Sterling.

"Watch out!"

Evelyn Grant saw it coming and cried out instinctively.

Unable to dodge completely, Ryan Sterling took a glancing blow to the cheek.

He immediately retaliated, knocking Julian Sterling straight to the ground.

"Stop fighting! Both of you, stop it right now! If my mom hears this and comes downstairs, it’s all over!"

Her words finally brought Julian Sterling back to his senses.

It wasn’t just Evelyn Grant who wanted to keep the truth from Chloe Shea; he didn’t want her to find out either.

Julian Sterling knew full well that if this blew up and became public knowledge, it would not end well for him.

He wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth with a finger and spat, but the metallic taste still flooded his senses.

"This isn’t your win, Ryan Sterling!"

"But I didn’t lose, either."

Ryan Sterling gently took Evelyn Grant’s wrist. The emotion in his dark eyes was complex, impossible to decipher in an instant.

Even she couldn’t make sense of it.

They held each other’s gaze for nearly ten seconds before Ryan Sterling broke the silence.

"I’ll go home and wait for you."

Evelyn Grant gave a slight nod. "Okay."

She felt a pang of guilt toward Ryan Sterling.

It was an inexplicable feeling.

Even though she had been manipulated into being here with Julian Sterling, she still felt what was happening was wrong.

’No matter what, Ryan Sterling and I are married. That’s a fact—a legally recognized one!’

And Julian Sterling... he was just her ex-husband.

As Ryan Sterling turned to leave, Evelyn Grant said softly, "I’m sorry..."

His tall frame stiffened for a moment, and he frowned.

"Evelyn Grant, don’t say you’re sorry to me."

She didn’t know that hearing her apologize was the one thing he couldn’t stand.

"I’ll be waiting for you at home. Make sure you come back."

Evelyn Grant nodded. "Mm-hm."

Without sparing his brother another glance, Ryan Sterling strode toward his car.

Behind him, Julian Sterling’s face was as dark as a thundercloud.

"You really intend to stay with Ryan?!"