Chapter 44. A Ray of Hope

Eva freshened up as quickly as possible to get back to her table to order her favourite dessert. However, to her immense shock, she collided with none other than Alexander in the corridors on her way back. Eva froze, not having expected him here. Her warm eyes flew up to his and immediately she was on her guard. ‘No Eva. Don’t break down in front of him!’ instructed her inner mind.

“Hello, Alexander! What a pleasant surprise!” she said with a small forced smile. The coldness in her tone surprised him. It was as if she had forgotten everything they had shared.

“Yes. How are you now?”

It surprised Eva that he knew about her recent health issues. “I’m fine. Thank you. I’ve reduced my work timings, and it worked. The stress lessened,” she explained pointedly, in case he had the notion that she was sick because of him.

“Good! So where are you staying?” Alexander knew she lived at Hayley’s house but wanted to know her plans for the future. He knew how much she