The True Heiress's Return

Chapter 21

Chapter 21 darkened immediately.

In a flash, Shakira flipped her hand over and seized the moment she twisted Walter's wrist and slammed his arm against the armrest of the wheelchair. The sharp smack echoed in the bathroom, and for a brief moment, they both froze, eyes locked. Walter's expression Seeing the fiery anger rising in his eyes, Shakira quickly let go. "Sorry, that was just a reflex..."

She turned his palm over, checked, and gasped heavily. The skin on his palm and the inside of his elbow was bright red. A wave of guilt washed over her. "I didn't think you would grab me How about I give you a little massage instead?" Walter

r narrowed his eyes, a dangerous glint shining in his gaze. "What game are you playing this time, Shakira?" Shakira wrinkled her nose. "Am I really that obvious?"

Walter smirked. 'Does she think I'm that easy to fool

"Hey, stop looking at me like I'm some kind of criminal. I had no idea your skin was so sensitive. Just a little touch and it'll all be red?" Shakira retorted, glancing at his tanned skin. She could tell he was naturally fair-skinned, but it shouldn't be that easy for him to get red. Walter glared at her in silence, looking fiercer than Baby Fishy, his pet crocodile. Shakira pouted. "I just don't want you to be mad at me."

Her soft, sweet t voice sent a a jolt through him. There

was something indescribable in the air that made his heart race. He kept his expression cool while retorting, "You actually care about that?" without hesitation, not noticing Walter's expression softening just a bit.

But then she added, "If y "If you hate me and refuse

Of course I do," Shakira replied me and refuse to let me help with your leg, I'll be stuck being your servant forever."

Walter's face

Walter s lac face darkened again as he pushed her away. He couldn't help but think that one day he might actually lose it and strangle her.

Shakira exclaimed, confused, feeling that dealing with him was like walking on eggshells. She shook her wrist and continued, "Also, I came here to tell you

look. Finally ready to reveal

Walter glanced at

I won't be around during the day,"

silence, Walter asked in a weird

get mad, so I should tell you

anger. "I

then." Shakira puffed out her cheeks, resisting the

swings of his could scare anyone off. Honestly, if I weren't afraid he might show up at my school to drag

pointed between him and herself. "Didn't you

Chapter 21

expression was stoic as he added, "Since you look so sincere, I'll give you this

weirdo-changing moods faster than flipping a page in a book! Grumbling

again-her eyes were slightly downcast, her long eyelashes brushing her checks, concealing whatever emotions she was feeling. But that little red mole on her cheek stood out more vividly as her checks

was short-lived. He wasn't used to being touched by anyone, especially not a woman. Shakira's fingers gliding over his skin sent an unexpected tingle through him, one he found hard to shake off. At this distance, the only one

The intricate design was so lifelike that it sent a shiver down her spine. The Jesus pendant hanging at his collarbone stood out even more against the tattoo

tugging at the corners of his mouth. "What's the

Shakira snapped back to reality, her eyebrows raised. "I'm just surprised that someone like you would wear

She leaned She

match the tattoo at all.

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