The True Heiress's Return

Chapter 158

"Really? That's fantastic" Shakira lifted her head from the phone, smiling, but her expression didn't seem too surprised. It was clearly more expected than shocking.

Walter's gaze grew more intense, watching Shakira's every subtle expression like a hawk. "My people have been trying to get in touch with Matthew, but there hasn't been any progress. Yet, Fiona managed to do it. You don't seem surprised that Fiona could persuade Matthew.

Walter's piercing question and gaze sent a chill down Shakira's spine. She couldn't admit that she had long known Matthew agreed to help with his legs. Fiona succeeded merely as an excuse suited to Matthew's whims,

Shakira chuckled. "When I took pictures with Matthew, he seemed like a kind guy. Ms. Banks was bound to win him over with her sincerity. With Matthew's help, you will be up and walking soon." Shakira unconsciously glanced at his legs, with her eyes filled with hope and clarity.

Seeing the twinkle in her eyes as if she was more thrilled than he was. Walter squinted slightly. "Shakira, even if my legs get better, what you owe me needs to be repaid over time."

Shakira snapped out of it when he barked at her. She pouted. "I know, even if your legs heal, I still have to do all my chores."

Walter's gaze darkened further. "Oh really, do you remember everything you have to do?"

Shakira rolled her eyes inwardly and thought, Seriously? Big Devil has so little faith in me? Would I actually slack off?

Shakira grumbled. "What else could it be? Cleaning, cooking, waking you up in the morning, and putting you to bed at night.

Walter raised an eyebrow. "And what else?"

Shakira was taken aback. "What else?"

gave her a significant look. "Seems like you forgot the most

Wait a

sleeper. Now she was used to sleeping through the night with him. Actually, with the weather getting colder these days,

brought up the matter, Shakira's face turned red with embarrassment. She mumbled. "Of

her both embarrassed and annoyed. "Come on. I didn't forget. We'll talk about it later. With that, she angrily got up and

blush and hurry away, finally showing a

the time Walter and his group passed all the checks to get to Matthew's

stop, Fiona eagerly approached, "Walter However, when she saw Shakira was with him too,

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Thu,

Chapter 158

She treated me for a while. Her conversations

more aware of your situation than anyone else. I've been running around for you and even persuaded Matthew to treat you. The way you're treating me is

you chose to interfere. As for Matthew. I never asked for your assistance. If you're upset about it. I can leave right now" Then, he signaled Brian to help

Walter, don't go. It was hard to get Matthew to agree. He's upstairs waiting for you. Don't be mad at me. I'm a bit upset. Let's talk this over can. No matter what. getting your legs treated is the most important thing Walter remained unmoved, with his expression cold. He disliked being threatened, and even more so, Fiona's repeated attempts to boss him around

just walk away like that. She knew him too well, once he got stubborn, he would really do it. If he left, all of her recent

Growing more anxious, Fiona

If you want to take her inside, just take her. I won't

quickly said. "Let's head up. It's not nice to keep

finally agreeing to go inside. Fiona quietly sighed in relief, but when she turned around, she shot an angry glare at Shakira behind her back. Shakira didn't care and followed Walter straight into the room. Nancy knocked on the door, heard a voice from inside, and then pushed it open to ask