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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

Evangeline's hope in Walter had drained away,

h

to Alex because

was harsh, Alex was her refuge,

real brother, but over time,

to sway her....

Alex's sigh was audible over the phone. "The truth is, Evie, I called to say I

was Walter's own flesh and blood. They were supposed to

I just want you to

was gentle, a soft breeze over calm waters, sending ripples of emotion

her heart, wounded and scarred by

can't thank

her cheeks. Evangeline touched the dampness, a silent testament to

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words reminded her she was more than just a warrior clad in armor. She was a woman,

you

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