Chapter 27: Drunken Anecdotes

"OMG!" Riya's scream pierced through the bar, causing customers to glance their way. She turned toward the kitchen and yelled, "Mom! Grace got married! She brought her handsome husband!"

Evelyn felt her cheeks flush crimson. Whether from Riya's dramatic announcement or the way Zevian's hands held her close, her heart raced wildly. She glanced up at him, and his endearingly warm smile sent butterflies dancing in her stomach.

An elderly woman emerged from the kitchen, her face lighting up at the sight of Evelyn. 

"Go, prepare their seats in the private room," Bobby instructed her kids. Noting Ryan's lingering gaze at Zevian, she quickly gestured for Riya to lead him away.

Once her kids walked away, Bobby embraced Evelyn warmly and exchanged a brief but approving nod with Zevian. She was surprised to see Evelyn bring someone other than Avery to this secret hideout of hers, which suggested that this handsome man held a special place in her life.