Unmasking the Heiress by Sisi Yea

Chapter 296

"Alex, the drama between me and Walter is not your problem, so don't sweat it."

The fight had kicked off in Alex's house, but really, it was just old grudges boiling over. Alex was just caught in the crossfire; he did not have anything to do with it.

Evangeline could tell Alex was probably beating himself over it, so she quickly offered some comforting

words.

What she did not realize was that her kindness was like a warm blanket for Alex's soul.

"Evie, I'm alright as long as you're okay... That's what counts."

His words were a whisper, but they were packed with so much honesty that Evangeline could not help it. Her tears just spilled over.

Feeling so low after Walter's harsh treatment, Alex's words lifted her spirits sky-high.

said, meaning every

Alex was the person she needed at this moment,

felt at her

"No biggie."

other end of the line, but he

advice.

when he blows up, he doesn't think of anyone else. Comes with being the golden boy of the Gordon family, I guess. They've all spoiled him rotten. But Evie, you picked him, so you have to brace yourself for this kind of

with the bad, or trying to change

get it, but hey, I'm young. There's always

out of her life for good. However, her thoughts were a

drop it, okay? The Walter saga is over, and rehashing it is pointless. Alex, let's talk

fun."

she should just hang up and let him be, but as she glanced around her lonely room, she longed for someone's presence, even if it was just a voice on

out?" Evangeline was taken aback; she had never breathed

"I overheard Walter giving