Chapter 26

Evelyn's POV I watched as my little girl's bright eyes filled with tears. She sniffled and fixed her gaze on Calvin's blue, stoic eyes. "Smile, Alpha," Alexis requested, her voice small but determined. Calvin avoided her gaze. "I don't smile much." My daughter's cherubic face fell in disappointment, her clear eyes reflecting her dejection as her tiny lips pursed downward. I could feel my heart squeezing at the sight. She was about to cry again, and surprisingly, Calvin seemed to notice too. With visible reluctance, he forced the corners of his mouth upward. The smile was stiff and awkward, but it was enough for Alexis. My daughter's face instantly brightened. She turned to me with that radiant smile that always melted my heart, leaning her little face toward mine. "Mommy, wipe please," she said sweetly. I shook my head in amazement. It was a mystery how my daughter could face Calvin's resting bitch face without flinching. The man had all the warmth and approachability of a brick wall.