Chapter 438

Julieta's voice cut through the air, yanking Evangeline back to reality.

It was only then she realized she was too close to Alex, way closer than a sister-in-law should be to her husband's brother. It was way beyond what friends would consider normal.

Her move was out of line.

"Ah, lemon water would be great, thanks. And yeah, pile on the sugar." Snapping out of it, Evangeline quickly put some space between her and Alex, settling back into her rocking chair.

Alex seemed unfazed, however. "Evie, what's up?"

Julieta had just delivered their drinks when Evangeline excused herself to the restroom, asking Julieta to keep their guest company for a moment before she dashed away.

In the restroom, Evangeline's heart raced, thumping against her chest as if trying to escape. She could not believe it—the twinkle in Alex's eyes, it was because of her!

Or was she just reading too much into it?

Alex always hung out with her like they were nothing more than friends. Maybe it was just her early