Unmasking the Heiress (Evangeline and Walte)
Bitten Once Shy Forever 245

Chapter 245

There was a deeper message in Alex's words, a playful sort of sadness woven through them.

Evangeline, thinking about all the events Alex'd been through, felt her heart go out to him big time.

"I guess you're right."

Had Alex not stayed away all these years for the very same reasons?

She was in the same boat, her heart in pieces thanks to Walter. How could she just forget the things that had nearly broken her, just because of a little warmth?

Sure, there might be some super forgiving folks out there, but she and Alex? Not a chance.

"But hey, dinner's about to hit the table. Aren't you starving?"

Her face broke into a beaming smile.

Years had passed, and Evangeline had become Alex's ray of sunshine.

The gloomier Alex got, the brighter she shone, like her own little sun.

Their moods bounced off each other, and that was how they made things better, bit by bit.

Alex shook his head, and when he turned to look at her, his voice was slow and deliberate, "Evie, what about that job at Avalon University's music department? Have you given it any thought?"

The real reason he had shown up at the family dinner was to get Evangeline to say yes to the job.

Avalon University's music department was in dire need of someone with Evangeline's spark and talent to liven things up.

A wave of guilt washed over Evangeline!

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Ever since her last whirlwind trip to Avalon University, where she missed seeing Alex and left in a hurry, the whole visiting professor thing had slipped her mind. Usually, she had no problem agreeing to Alex's requests. She could just tweak her schedule and replace some time to teach the kids.

However, Walter's words of caution echoed in her head.

Saying yes meant more run-ins with Alex at Avalon University, and if the rumor mill got wind of it, it could spell trouble for both the Gordon and Foster empires. After a lot of thought, Evangeline was leaning toward a no.

Before she could get a word out, Alex cut in, "I overheard you chatting with Grandpa earlier, mentioning that the Foster Group brought on a CEO to help run things. So, your plate's not as full these days, right? How about dropping by the classroom to give the kids a lesson? It could be a nice break for you.

"I haven't been back long, but I have to say, the students at Avalon University are bursting with energy. They take their music seriously, which is awesome. And the best part? They're really into pushing their limits to master their craft. "Evie, do you ever think back to our early days?"

Alex's voice was just the right volume, soft and soothing, like water gently rippling into Evangeline's soul.

Pushing their limits, huh...

She remembered watching Julia practice the violin, her parents watching with hopeful eyes. Julia was so delicate back then, tiny but as proud as a swan.

The enchanting sounds that came from that little wooden box, as the bow danced across the strings, sparked a burning curiosity in her young heart.

She would sit silently and watch Julia play piece after piece, and her love for the violin took root.

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She figured, being her father's daughter, he would want her to learn too, but she waited in vain. He never brought it up.

It was not until her grandfather stepped in and brought her back with him that she finally got her chance to play the v lin.