#Chapter 76: Desperate For Answers

[Evelyn’s POV] “I don’t want you anyway near Michael, going forward,” Alexander said sternly. His voice cut through the serene silence I’d been working in since early that morning. I was certain that the moment Micheal had left, the house itself was finally able to relax. Unfortunately, Alexander’s disposition had remained sore and disgruntled. Even when I had told him that there was nothing for him to worry about when it came to Michael, I don’t think he fully believed me. I was hoping that things would have gone back to the way they were before Michael ever came to visit. But no. Alexander still kept himself hidden away in his office and very rarely did we take meals together. Nina and Wendy were claiming that it was nothing more than him needing to catch up on work. But I knew better. He was still heavily bothered by his Stepbrother’s presence. And it certainly didn’t help the fact that Michael and I, somewhat, already knew each other in advance. I’d done my bes