Unmasking the Heiress by Sisi Yea

Chapter 245

There was a deeper message in Alex's words, a playful sort of sadness woven through them.

Evangeline, thinking about all the events Alex'd been through, felt her heart go out to him big time.

"I guess you're right."

Had Alex not stayed away all these years for the very same reasons?

She was in the same boat, her heart in pieces thanks to Walter. How could she just forget the things that had nearly broken her, just because of a little warmth?

Sure, there might be some super forgiving folks out there, but she and Alex? Not a chance.

"But hey, dinner's about to hit the table. Aren't you starving?"

Her face broke into a beaming smile.

Years had passed, and Evangeline had become Alex's ray of sunshine.

brighter she shone,

that was how they made things better, bit

when he turned to look at her, his voice was slow and deliberate, "Evie, what about that job at Avalon University's music department? Have you

family dinner was to get Evangeline

University's music department was in dire need of someone with Evangeline's spark

wave of guilt washed over

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the whole visiting professor thing had slipped her mind. Usually, she had no problem agreeing to Alex's requests. She could just tweak her schedule

Walter's words of caution

yes meant more run-ins with Alex at Avalon University, and if the rumor mill got wind of it, it could spell trouble for both the Gordon and Foster empires. After a lot of thought, Evangeline

earlier, mentioning that the Foster Group brought on a CEO to help run things. So, your plate's not as full these days, right? How about dropping by the classroom to give the kids a lesson? It could be a

which is awesome. And the best part? They're really into pushing their limits to master their

was just the right volume, soft and soothing, like

Pushing their limits, huh...

hopeful eyes. Julia was so