Chapter 394

The cafe was a snug haven, and Alex's smile was just as warm, shining like he was soaking up the first rays of spring.

"Evie, it's been ages."

"Yeah, it feels like forever since we last hung out."

Evangeline had not been feeling herself lately, skipping university for quite a stretch.

"Hey Alex, is it okay if I keep missing school?"

"You're not exactly on the faculty roster, Evie. Just drop in and dazzle them with a guest lecture now and then. It's all good for the school's rep."

Evangeline's worries melted away as Alex spoke with such an easygoing tone.

"I'm not too fussed, just as long as the school isn't giving you grief."

The Foster family did not fuss over the teaching salary, but Evangeline could not forget that it was Alex who had pulled the strings to get her that job. If Alex's work suffered because of her, she would be wracked with guilt.

"No worries. You forgot, didn't you? I'm the school's golden boy, and they begged me to come back. They wouldn't dream of hassling