Chapter Forty-Seven - Eva Faces Beatrix

Obviously, Eva didn’t pay any heed to her friend’s suggestion. She knew Alexander didn’t care about her and thus her association with Victor Garrett wouldn’t affect him at all. Alexander didn’t bother them for the next few days, and she was thankful. Maybe staying here wasn’t a terrible decision, after all.

“Tomorrow’s my birthday. I’m so excited. What are you giving me?” asked Alyssa excitedly. Eva grinned at her best friend, shaking her head playfully.

“All my love and good wishes.” Alyssa groaned and tucked into the dinner Eva had made after returning from the hospital. “Will Sienna be able to join us? Isn’t she recuperating from the ordeal she just went through?” asked Eva, worriedly. Roman Drexler had abducted Sienna to marry her against her wishes, but Lucas rescued her just in time.

“No, she can’t join us, and neither can Sky,” said Alyssa. “It’s just Hayley, Ashton, you, and me with Alexander and Beatrix.” Eva wanted to opt out but couldn’t find a good excuse.

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