Chapter 435

"Is that really what you think?"

The last time they saw each other was at that cafe, right when the drama with Walter and Minnie blew up.

Instead of leaving with him, Evangeline dashed off to find Walter, leaving Alex to wonder about all sorts of things.

Alex knew he was closer to Walter than Evangeline was, but he had not stepped in. Would Evangeline think he was heartless? The more she pulled away, the more he could not stop thinking about her. It was not right to just show up at her place, but he could not help himself and ended up at the villa where Evangeline was resting up for the baby.

"Sure thing," agreed Evangeline without a second thought, and Alex felt a wave of relief. It was a relief she did not see him that way. He was worried about ruining his image in her eyes, especially when her marriage to Walter was on the rocks. If he messed up, he would regret it forever.

Lost in his worries, Alex did not notice Evangeline's quiet, searching look. "You didn't come all this wa