Chapter 440
“What’s there to worry about?”
Evangeline brushed it off without a second thought.
She and Alex were close, so there was no need to sweat the small stuff.
Watching Julieta fussing over everything, Evangeline could not help but reassure her, “Mrs. Lewis, we’re close, you know. Just treat him like you’d treat me. Forget all that fancy etiquette.”
“Ms. Evangeline, hearing you say that puts my mind at ease.”
Julieta handed her a glass of lemon water from the coffee table. “Time for your lemon water! You have to keep up with that vitamin C for the little one. No more being stubborn once you’re a mom, okay?”
Evangeline’s lips quirked at the sight of the lemon slices bobbing in the glass. This pregnancy felt more like a trial than a joy.
She took the glass, took a deep breath, and downed a hearty swig, only to hear Julieta’s constant chatter by her side.
“Mr. Alex Gordon was such a loss, all suave and kind–hearted. If only his legs were as strong as his character, he’d outshine Mr. Walter Gordon by miles. Ms. Evangeline, you told me Mr. Alex and Mr. Walter are like two peas in a pod, looks–wise. So why, oh why, did you fall head over heels for Walter in the first place?
“Imagine how much heartache you could’ve spared yourself if you’d gone for Alex.”
Julieta’s words hit Evangeline like a ton of bricks. Suddenly, the lemon she was munching on did not taste
so sour anymore.
After all, she was the real sourpuss.
She had asked herself over and over, what in the world was she thinking? Out of two identical faces, she had to fall for Walter, the charming rogue.
Was that some kind of twisted fate?
Liking someone was just that–liking them. No matter how much Evangeline wrestled with her feelings, she could not rewrite the ending. Especially with how things had gone that far, backing out was no longer an option.
Her pale, soft hand caressed her swollen belly, her eyes fluttering shut. However, she could vividly picture Walter gazing at her with nothing but adoration.
His hand, warm and reassuring, had once rested on her belly, the heat of his touch seeping through her thin shirt. She remembered it so clearly that it still sent shivers down her spine.
It was a simple touch, and she was head over heels all over again…
With a deep sigh, Evangeline came to terms with her reality.
She was in it for the long haul.
At the Avalon University Music Department dorms, life went on.
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Alex was a star recruit, handpicked by the principal, which meant his living situation was rather special compared to other teachers. While most shared rooms, Alex had a single all to himself. It was more like a mini–apartment: roomy, bright, and cozy–just grab the bags and move in.
They even gave him a room on the first floor, super convenient for getting in and out.
Nighttime in Avalon City brought a dim glow from the streetlights, casting a solitary and proud shadow of a tall, good–looking guy.
The city was known for its mild winters. Snow was a rare guest even when the calendar said it should be freezing.
However, tonight, of all nights, it decided to snow. Snowflakes danced wildly in the night wind, filling the sky with a wintry ballet.
Walter stood still in the blizzard, waiting for someone–his close–knit older brother, Alex.
The cold was turning him into an ice sculpture, but he fought off the shivers, lighting up a cigarette. The smoke curled up, sending waves of warmth through him, making the cold just a tad more tolerable.
Out of nowhere, a white Toyota cut through the snowstorm, pulling up smoothly at the dorm’s entrance.
