Chapter 275

Evelyn felt like crying but had no tears. She frantically tried to explain to her sister. But Victoria just hung up on her. A text followed: Call again, and I’m turning off my phone. Evelyn sighed. She should have called Charlotte first. If she had, she could have explained things to Alexander properly. She could have told him that it didn’t matter if she liked a man or a woman. What mattered was that it was real. But when the person you liked was your sister, everything changed. No explanation sounded right. If it was a confession, it would just be twisted. It would only make things worse. She had planned everything so carefully. But she still messed up. Right now, Evelyn was sitting on the double sofa in the bedroom. She hugged a pillow and stared at the floor. She was trying to figure out how to tell Alexander. Fine. If I can’t think of anything, I’ll just say I love you. That phrase worked for everything. Once she made up her mind, she felt much better. It was so nice not to have to worry anymore. So Evelyn waited for Alexander to finish his shower. She smiled to herself. After he came out, she would tell him she loved him. Then she could go to sleep. But when Alexander finally walked out of the bathroom, Evelyn jumped up. And she completely forgot what she wanted to say. Alexander looked at her curiously. “What’s wrong?” he asked. “I… I want to tell you something!” Evelyn stammered. Her face turned bright red. Alexander smiled. He walked over to her and looked down. “Are you sure you want to tell me?” he asked. Evelyn almost rolled her eyes. Why was he so unpredictable? Earlier, he had practically demanded a new confession. Now that she was ready to give one, he was asking if she was sure. Was he messing with her? “Do you mean I don’t have to confess?” Evelyn asked hesitantly. “No. I’m just asking if you’re sure it’s me,” Alexander said. “Who else would it be?” Evelyn blurted out. “That’s a question for your heart, isn’t it?” Alexander looked straight at her. “Yes. I like you. No one else,” Evelyn nodded. Alexander just kept smiling. Evelyn felt embarrassed. “Do you want me to confess or not?” she asked, annoyed. “If not, I’m going to bed. I have work tomorrow!” “You’re not being sincere,” Alexander said, putting his arm around her shoulder. “What?” Evelyn was confused. “I said you’re not showing any sincerity.” Evelyn felt a headache coming on. She had been waiting up for him all this time. Well, Alexander could be difficult sometimes. He wasn’t even human. She couldn’t argue with someone who wasn’t human. Calm down. Calm down. Calm down. Evelyn took a deep breath and looked up at him. “I am being sincere,” she said. “I love you,” Evelyn said, then looked down at her feet. “What? I didn’t hear you,” Alexander said. Evelyn felt a wave of frustration. She took another deep breath. “Alexander, I said I love you!” “Not affectionate enough.” Evelyn almost exploded. He was the one who asked for a confession! What did he mean by “affectionate enough”? Forget it. Don’t argue. You can’t win. But Evelyn didn’t know how to say it to make him happy. So she just spoke from her heart. “Alexander, I know you’ve never felt safe or loved since you were a child. So you’ve always wanted something direct and stable. And you wanted that person to be completely focused on you.” Evelyn didn’t notice Alexander’s face change. She was too nervous to look up. “To be honest, the first time I saw you, I didn’t really like you. I just thought you looked like an orangutan. I mean, you’re very tall. And your hands are big and warm. I thought, ‘This man is going to be my husband.’ I wasn’t particularly happy. But I wasn’t particularly disappointed either. Maybe it was because I felt a sense of certainty and security with you. Later, I saw you at Charlotte’s cousin’s house. At first, I had a good impression. But then you deliberately made things difficult for me. So I thought you were too much. I thought you were disgusting. When I found out you were my husband, I was pretty depressed for a while. Why did it have to be you? But after I moved into the apartment with you, I realized you weren’t so bad. You even have a lot of good qualities. So my opinion of you slowly changed. Then, after our wedding, I moved in to take care of the family. You brought me so much happiness. At first, I felt a little helpless. But later, I felt lucky. I’m glad you’re the one I met. I’m glad I married you. And I’m glad that…” Evelyn stopped. She didn’t know how to say the next part. “Glad about what?” Alexander asked softly. He gently touched her neck. His face was back to normal. “I’m glad you’re not gay. I’m glad we can live together. I’m glad we can plan our future together. And I’m glad we can hope to grow old together, like any ordinary couple. So I’m really glad I met you. The beginning wasn’t perfect. But the process and the result surprised me. I’m also very happy that you’re the one I like.” Evelyn looked up at Alexander. Her face was red to the roots of her hair. But she was brave. She said those words sincerely. Alexander looked at her quietly. After a moment, he leaned down and kissed her forehead. Then he answered. “I’m very happy too. You are the last one with me.” Then he kissed her directly on the lips. Evelyn’s eyes widened at first. Then she slowly closed them. Her eyes were filled with uncontrollable happiness. Two people in love finally getting together isn’t always true happiness. True happiness is when two people find that the other person is exactly who they want to spend their life with. It’s a kind of grounded happiness and satisfaction. So cherish what you have. Let go of what you’ve lost. That’s the greatest respect you can give yourself and the other person. Evelyn was in a great mood. When she got out of the car and walked toward Sterling Mansion, she couldn’t help humming a tune. She couldn’t say exactly why she was so happy. But she felt a very happy feeling.