Unmasking the Heiress (Evangeline and Walte)
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Muered the stance, flashing a name she had not seen in ages: Alex Gordon. Sobriety hit her live a splash of cold water, and she bolted upright

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Evangeline had always felt a special connection to Alex He bore an uncanny resemblance to her husband, Walter, which made her feel instantly at ease around him. However, it was not just the looks- Alex's personality was a breath of fresh air compared to Walter's, and they quickly became inseparable, sharing every little secret

She used to call him Alex, but after she tied the knot with Walter, bro became her term of endearment for him. Once mamed, Alex chased his dreams overseas, and their conversations dwindled to nothing. When Evangeline brought up her marital woes, Alex responded with an ease that took her aback. I'm just checking in on you. Heard you and Walter had a spat, is that right?" he asked.

ww about that?" Evangeline was stunned. Had their private squabble really become international ossip? Alex had never been one to keep tabs on hometown drama, especially after moving away. His were rare and usually just to check on Trey's health.

"Yeah, caught wind of it while chatting with Grandpa," Alex admitted, pausing as if a thought had just

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struck him. "Heard a rumor... Are you and Walter splitting up?"

"Yep. I'm picking up the divorce papers tomorrow," said Evangeline, not shying away from the truth. She knew that as a Gordon, Alex would replace out eventually, and she did not believe in hiding things from friends. Before Alex could say more, Evangeline cut in, "Bro, look, if you're planning to talk me out of this divorce, save your breath."

Her mind was made up. She was leaving Walter, and that was that.

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