Unmasking the Heiress by Sisi Yea

Chapter 288

Chapter 288

The mood shifted to a somber note, tugging at Evangeline's heartstrings.

She still had not mustered the courage to ask about the mystery of Alex's legs, his eyes always carrying a kind of sadness that made her questions die in her throat.

"Alex, I'll always be nice to you. Don't worry about that, okay?"

Alex had been incredibly brave, more than Evangeline had realized. If she had to switch from being healthy to relying on a wheelchair just to get around, she was not sure she could have handled it. Seeing Alex, her heart ached even more for him. "Hey, how about we go for a little adventure outside? Back when you were at Avalon University, I was still in high school. I always wished we could've been on the same campus."

While talking, Evangeline started wheeling Alex toward the door. His voice, full of surprise and happiness, stopped her. "You wanted to be at the same school as me?"

"Of course! You're amazing. If you taught me just one or two of your tricks, I'd be the queen of my class in no time," she joked, but inside, she was determine lift his spirits.

which showed in the campus's creative layout. There were murals, secluded woods, and the soft purple of lilacs blooming in every nook and

a blooming bush, stretched her arms

wistful tone, he said, "Evie, sometimes

to catch on, but when she did, she locked eyes with him. "Stay like this? What's

fun in that?"

to Alex, leaned down, and gently flicked a petal off his shoulder. "We've got to mix it up. For starters, you need a gorgeous gal by your side, and I need a dashing guy. We all deserve our own slice of happiness, right?" Whenever that

were slim to none. She might

lost in some

a small smile. "Yeah, being blissfully happy is what it's all

guided the conversation toward

overseas. You've been away for so many years, on your own... It must've been tough." Evangeline was

know, it's just.... I'm not ready

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being wronged washed over her like a wave, and Evangeline could not hold back the tears any