Chapter 180
+25 BONUS
With everything laid out before her, Evangeline found it impossible to say no.
The serious talk was done, and it was finally time for everyone to relax and share a moment or two.
This was Evangeline’s favorite part. She was not one for small talk, but she could not turn away her uncles‘ kindness.
Finally free, she was eager to reconnect with Alex, whom she had not seen in far too long.
The fact that Alex was using a wheelchair–and she had not known–pained her deeply.
Without hesitation, Evangeline wheeled Alex out to the back garden.
As they reached the swing, Evangeline noticed a woman with an effortless grace entering the garden. She looked up and realized it was the same woman who had helped Alex earlier. With a polite smile, she acknowledged her presence.
The woman took her place next to Alex’s wheelchair with a practiced grace, her eyes twinkling with a smile that did not quite reach the distant look in her gaze. She seemed to be somewhere else entirely.
Evangeline’s gaze lingered on the woman, a playful glint in her eye as she ribbed Alex, “Alex, you’ve been away for ages, and now you show up with this stunning lady on your arm. Aren’t you going to introduce her to your dear sis?”
Alex responded with an easygoing air, “Minnie and I met overseas. She’s one of my students.”
With an elegant smile, the woman reached out her hand to Evangeline. “Minnie Kast. A pleasure to meet you.”
“Evangeline.”
As Evangeline took her hand, the softness of her touch sparked a memory of someone else. Driven by curiosity, she studied Minnie’s features more closely. It was odd; she was sure she had seen that face before.
“Well, if that’s how you feel, I guess I’ll just have to stay!” Alex’s grin was like a warm spring breeze, as bright and comforting as the morning sun, impossible to ignore.
“Are you serious?” Ex
serious?” Evangeline had always looked up to Alex like a big brother, and the thought of him staying put was more thrilling to her than hitting the jackpot. “Dead serious. I’ve got a job lined up right here at home, so I’m not going anywhere.”
Alex’s gaze softened as he went on, “Grandpa Trey is not getting any younger, and he’s always dreaming of having us grandkids close by, to soak up the good times together. So, I’m back for good!”
Alex said it with such ease.
She gave the swing a gentle push, her eyes lingering on Alex’s legs, motionless in the wheelchair.
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