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,

the person she needed at this moment, someone to make

she felt at her

"No biggie."

the other end of the line, but he still took a moment to give Evangeline

advice.

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

meant taking the good with

hey, I'm young. There's always time to

life for good. However, her thoughts were a

and rehashing it is pointless. Alex,

fun."

but as she glanced around her lonely room, she longed for someone's presence, even if it was just a voice on the phone. "Your wish is

Evangeline was taken aback; she

overheard Walter