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.

Alex got, the brighter she

and that was how they

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

real reason he had shown up at the family dinner was to get Evangeline to say

was in dire need of someone with Evangeline's spark and talent to liven things

wave of guilt washed

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to Avalon University, where she missed seeing Alex and left in a hurry, 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 and

words of caution

if the rumor mill got wind of it, it could

overheard you chatting with Grandpa 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

at Avalon University are bursting with energy. They take their music seriously, which is awesome. And the best part? They're really into pushing their limits to master their craft.

voice was just the right volume, soft and

Pushing their limits, huh...

remembered watching Julia practice the violin, her parents watching with hopeful eyes. Julia