With a heavy heart, Alex walked silently over to the sleeping woman and stood by the bench, his resentful eyes fixed on Eloise’s face.
After staring at her for a long time, he finally spoke. “Wake up.”
Eloise stirred at the sound, pulled from the depths of her sleep.
As soon as she opened her eyes, she saw Alex standing beside her. Instantly, her drowsiness vanished.
She opened her mouth but hesitated. What could she even say to Aura’s brother?
Apologize? But why should she? She was the one who had been deceived. Why should she bear the weight of someone else’s sins?
Slowly, Eloise lowered her head and remained silent.
Alex’s sharp gaze bore into her. He had waited three years for this moment, for whatever excuse she might give him.
“Miss Anthony, don’t you have anything to tell me
