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To her surprise, a soft chuckle came from the other end of the line. Alex's laughter, light and unexpected, echoed through the phone.

"Why do you think I'm here to talk you into something?"

There was a hint of challenge in his voice as if he was gently pushing back against Evangeline's assumption,

"Don't they say it's better to tear down a house than to break up a marriage? You're like a brother to both me and Walter, so it makes sense you'd call to talk some sense into me, right?" Evangeline paused, taking a deep breath.

"Bro, I don't hold a grudge for how things turned out with Walter and me. You're not here to see it, but we've been at each other's throats..."

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New Year's Eve, Walter had set up a fireworks display for Julia. She had to drag him back home in the dead of night, and even her hints at divorce could not stir his sympathy.

Afterward, she looked after Julia, who had tried to end it all, giving her a place to stay and the help she needed

Walter had drained away, leaving her with nothing

h

to Alex because he meant the

was harsh, Alex was her

real brother, but over

to sway her.... She knew she would

audible over the phone. "The truth is, Evie, I called to say I respect whatever you decide. Even if

and blood. They were

want

voice was gentle, a soft breeze over calm waters, sending ripples

that moment, her heart, wounded and scarred by Walter's

can't thank you enough,

she had anymore began to slide down her cheeks. Evangeline touched the dampness,

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was more than just a warrior clad in armor. She

you thanking

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