Chapter 77
At night, the room was bathed in a soft glow from the bedside lamp. Alex lay with Eve in his arms, his fingers occasionally threading gently through her hair as they talked. The warmth of his embrace made her feel safe, yet the serious look in his eyes told her that something was weighing on his mind.
"Alex," Eve murmured, resting her chin on his chest.
"Mm," Alex hummed softly, meeting her bright eyes.
"Mom told me you had a private conversation with Grandma today. What did you talk about?" Eve's eyes were filled with curiosity.
Alex’s fingers paused for a moment before he continued stroking her hair. He had expected this question. His mother had likely mentioned something during dinner, and it had caught Eve's attention right away.
He sighed, tightening his arm around he
