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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, leaving her with

h

pouring her heart out to Alex because he meant

harsh, Alex

had a real brother, but over

her.... She knew she would be

is, Evie, I called to say I respect whatever you decide. Even if it means

own flesh and blood. They were supposed to

want you

ripples of emotion through her. The ripples of warmth

moment, her heart, wounded and

can't thank

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

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just a warrior clad in armor. She

you thanking

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