Chapter 340
Pregnancy was turning out to be boring.
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However, what really got to Evangeline was how her relationship with Walter had gone down the drain. With her emotions already on a roller coaster because of the baby, she felt more down in the dumps than
ever.
She needed to vent, and who better to turn to than Alex? Of course, she did not expect him to show up so fast.
“Evie, are you and Walter seriously done for good?”
Alex had seen the storm clouds on their marital horizon for ages and had braced himself for their split. However, it was actually happening, and it felt strange to him in many ways.
“Obviously. What other choice is there?”
While munching on a slice of juicy melon Julieta had cut up, Evangeline did not miss a beat and offered a piece to Alex. “Wow, this melon’s super sweet. Here, have a taste.”
Evangeline had not used her own fork but had grabbed a clean one to give him the fruit. That little move of hers made his chest tighten.
If Walter were here instead of him, would she still act so distant? He wondered about that.
Taking the fruit from her, he did not let her sidestep the conversation. His dark eyes bore into hers with an intensity that took her aback.
Evangeline quickly realized that Alex was not his usual’self. “What’s up? You were all for me dumping Walter, right? Why the long face now?”
Sometimes, she puzzled over it herself. How could she tell two guys with the exact same face apart so easily?
Evangeline was probably worrying too much. Even if she wanted to see Alex in the same light as Walter, chances are he would not be on board with that idea.
Mulling over this, she let out a deep sigh. Honestly, even if Alex was game, it was something she just could not bring herself to do.
If it were that simple, she would have married Alex in the first place instead of going through all the drama with Walter’s reluctance to tie the knot.
“We backed your split because you guys didn’t have kids. Evie, you’ve got Walter’s baby on the way now, you’re a mom–to–be. You have to think about the big picture.”
“What ‘big picture? is there any doubt the Fosters can’t provide for a child?”
Evangeline and Alex had never had a real fight before, but this time, she was genuinely upset. She had called Alex over, hoping for a bit of comfort as she prepared to close the chapter on her first love.
She had not anticipated it turning into this kind of confrontation.
“Sure, the Fosters can take care of your kid, even spoil them rotten, but did you ever stop to think that a
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kid’s only got one mom and one dad? Those are shoes nobody else can fill. If she’s missing that person in her life, it’s like there’s a piece that’s gone for good.”
Evangeline was ready to argue, but when she caught sight of Alex’s tear–filled eyes, her words died in her throat. She inhaled sharply, trying to look away and cool off, but her gaze inadvertently fell on his wrist. There it was a gleaming Rolex, all gold and precision, ticking away.
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Back when Evangeline and Alex were violin apprentices, sweating it out in practice sessions, Evangeline had made her way in the world and decided to celebrate by getting Alex a present with her first big paycheck.
Gifts were handed out to everyone, but Alex’s was special–a sleek new watch.
“You’ve hung onto this old thing all these years…” Evangeline could not help but notice, a hint of nostalgia in her voice.
That was the thing about Alex. He clung to memories like a lifeline, that old wat
