#Chapter 104: Seeing You For The First Time

[Evelyn’s POV] “Were you expecting someone else?” Alexander asked with a knowing smile. ...Yes...Yes, I was. I’d been expecting to find a gruelingly smug Michael who’d taken advantage of my weakened, vulnerable state. I imagined feeling immense self-hatred and shame. As fortunate as I was to have actually found myself wrapped in Alexander’s arms, I couldn’t help but feel an overpowering sensation of anguish seep through me. I picked up on the slight tone of humor in his voice but he was quick to pick up on the distress that I was showing through my expression. Worry glowed in his eyes as he searched over my face for an answer. The horrible ache dispersed in my chest. All the emotion I’d been trying to sort through and hold back came rushing to the surface. My features pinched with agony as my eyes swam with tears. Alexander’s gaze filled with panic as he gently palmed my cheek. “Hey, hey,” he hushed. “Come on, tell me what’s wrong.” I sniffled and shook my he