[Carter Mansion—Evelyn's Room]
Evelyn sat on the edge of her bed with her fingers loosely curled around a pillow she didn't remember grabbing.
Her mind kept replaying the morning like a broken reel.
Meeting with Brian Wright had been nice. He was decent, well-spoken and polite and had really tried to create conversation. He had smiled, asked questions, even complimented her dress in a respectful way but half the time, Evelyn's mind was far away.
She couldn't help but constantly compare him to Alexander. From his smile to his handshake, she kept comparing everything.
And when the Brian had asked about her work, she had nodded blankly because all she could think was how Alexander would react when he learned about the meeting.
She hadn't told him about this arranged meeting because she didn't know how to and the guilt weighed on her chest like a stone.
Just then, a soft knock pulled her back.
"Evie?" Melissa's gentle voice drifted through the door.
