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27. Can't Sleep

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"Alex? Have you been standing there long?"

Alex walked over and sat on the chair in front of Evelyn, who was blocked by the table.

"It hasn't been long enough to hear all your stories."

Evelyn exhaled and lowered her head.

"So, you weren't honest when I asked then?"

"Forgive me."

now, Alex let out a breath. "I won't insist if you don't want to tell me."

"I do not-"

"It's okay, don't push yourself." Alex interrupted Evelyn's words.

Evelyn handed Alex the coffee milk she had made earlier.

"Actually, I came to this place to avoid the two of them."

Alex knitted his brows.

Evelyn took a deep breath before continuing her story.

"Malvin is my lover, but Dena is his fiancé."

Alex nodded in understanding.

"I understand. there seems to be a complicated love story here. "

"I could understand if only, Malvin spoke honestly to me. But I feel betrayed when I find out myself."

"So that's why you p

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