#Chapter 42: Confidence

[Third-Person’s POV] Alexander watched the unsettling emotions fall over Evelyn as she stared back at him—mainly at the tall pair of heels he’d been holding up for her. Jesus Christ. One would have thought that he was holding her at gunpoint yet again. Alexander had always been somewhat aware of Evelyn’s aversion for not wanting to wear more expensive clothing brands and jewelry, but the expression she wore on her face was telling him something more. She’s afraid...But why? Did she think so little of herself that she would proceed to trip over her own feet if she wore the heels? Surely, she had more control and stability of herself than that. For someone so beautiful, he was astounded that she had such little confidence in herself. Evelyn appeared more nervous and freaked out now than she did when she was only draped in a towel before. Good God. The image of her freshly showered, still soaking wet, and wearing nothing but a thin cloth towel set his blood ablaze. A