Save Her Lose Us (Evangeline and Soren) novel Chapter 192

While Soren stood frozen in shock, Evangeline had already shoved him aside and leapt straight into the lake.

The water was icy cold, especially at night. The moment she hit the surface, the chill shot through her, making her whole body shudder.

Ever since she’d nearly drowned after being pushed into a pool, Evangeline had made herself learn how to swim. But she’d only ever practiced in the safety of a pool—never a real lake, with its murky depths and slippery edges. Panic clawed at her as she realized how unfamiliar this was.

Still, the thought of that ring—her mother’s last keepsake—drove everything else from her mind. She ducked beneath the water, searching desperately.

Soren finally snapped out of his daze and looked out at the lake. Evangeline’s silhouette had vanished from the surface. A surge of anger shot through him.

She’s lost her mind. Absolutely lost it.

All this—risking her life—for a ring given to her by another man? Did she love him that much?

His cheek still stung from her slap. Furious, Soren wanted nothing more than to turn and leave her to her foolishness. But, inexplicably, his feet wouldn’t move.

After a few seconds, he tore off his jacket and readied himself to dive in after her—when suddenly, a pair of arms wrapped tightly around his waist.

“Soren, what are you doing? That’s way too dangerous!” came a voice, soft but edged with worry.

He spun around to see Poppy, her face etched with concern.

“Evangeline’s in the water,” he said flatly.

“The lake isn’t deep. She’ll be alright. Besides, you’re supposed to be hosting your grandmother’s birthday party tonight. What if you catch a chill?” Poppy’s voice dropped to a whisper. “And… I saw what happened. She doesn’t want your help, Soren. Even if you jump in, she won’t thank you for it.”

In truth, Poppy had followed them out here, overhearing every word of their tense argument—including the news that Soren and Evangeline had divorced. For a brief, wicked moment, she’d been delighted. She never expected Evangeline would go this far.

She could see exactly what Evangeline was doing: forcing Soren to make a choice. Poppy would never allow herself to lose to that sort of manipulation.

Soren’s brow furrowed as he watched the lake. Just then, Evangeline’s head broke the surface, gulped a breath, and dove back under.

Poppy was right. Evangeline’s mind was filled with thoughts of another man. Even if he rescued her, she’d never appreciate it.

Yet, watching that slim figure struggling in the dark water, Soren’s chest twisted with a strange agitation.

Sensing Soren’s resolve wavering, Poppy was just beginning to relax when he unexpectedly pried her arms off him. “Forget it. Even if she doesn’t care, I can’t just stand by.”

After all these years of marriage, he couldn’t just watch Evangeline do something so reckless.

That tiny diamond ring was lost in this vast lake—it could be anywhere by now. She could search until she collapsed and still never find it.

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