Unmasking the Heiress by Sisi Yea

Chapter 436

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Evangeline had it in her head that Minnie was the new girlfriend Alex had brought home. However, it was obvious that Minnie only had eyes for Walter, and Alex was out of the picture.

When Evangeline shared her hunch, Alex just wrinkled his brow and said, "Evie, you're way off base! Don't you know the awesome news? Why would you think it's some lovey-dovey soap opera stuff?"

Alex's blunt way of putting things made Evangeline's mouth twitch. She could not remember when she

had first noticed that side of him.

"So, you got a raise then?" She figured if romance was the wrong track, work had to be a safe bet, right? Alex let out a deep sigh, looking frustrated. "Let me give you a clue!"

His hand, which had been resting on the wheelchair's armrest, shifted gently onto his legs.

That could only mean...

she pointed at Alex's

saw a shimmer in his eyes, she asked, still not quite believing,

a wheelchair, she had been careful not to pry into what

legs... Could there really

"I've been back from abroad for a while, but I've never stopped seeking treatment. At my checkup yesterday, the doctor said my leg nerves are starting to react

even though you can't feel your

to the tests?"

saying that if you keep

thought that his legs could be healed made her

news from my doctor

tapping her chin. "How should we celebrate? Wait, scratch that, we've got to tell Mr. Gordon

patriarch of the Gordon family, and in her heart-to-heart with him,

she reached for her phone to dial Trey's number, Alex cut in,

first time that Alex's earlier joy had vanished, leaving behind a frown and a

with this little thing," he said, his