Chapter Seventeen - At His Apartment

Eva’s heart skipped a beat at his admission. This was what she had been wanting to hear for the last four years and now, when she had given up hope, Alexander was single again. Could she hope? No. He might be single, but he didn’t love her the way she did. He sure would find himself another for money.

Eva looked down at the floor, refusing to look at him. She didn’t want him to realize the crazy flutter in her stomach and would behave as naturally as possible. She didn’t have any idea why he was suddenly being kind to her, but it couldn’t have anything to do with his break-off.

“I’m glad she’s out of your life, bro. I couldn’t stand her at all!”

“I know. Come on in. The food is about to arrive soon.” Alexander stood aside to allow them inside his tastefully furnished apartment, feeling quite satisfied to have Eva here finally. It had been his wish for the last few years, ever since she returned from Switzerland, but one thing led to another, and the wish remained unfulfilled in his