Unmasking the Heiress by Sisi Yea

Chapter

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Julia saw him when she turned-Walter, looking like he had just trekked through a dust storm, standing at the hospital room's entrance.

Evangeline nearly whistled in admiration. He had arrived quicker than she had expected.

At that moment, Julia was a picture of distress with tears streaming down her face. Andrew was slumped in a chair, clutching his chest as if wounded. "You made it," said Evangeline, her voice dripping with mock surprise.

True to form, Walter had come running the moment Julia needed him. Evangeline realized she had been the fool for far too long-it was time to bow out. "Walt, she's lost it. I'm terrified." Julia clung to Walter by the bedside, her eyes brimming with tears, the picture of a damsel in distress.

"Don't worry, I'm here now," Walter reassured her, gently patting her back.

His gaze fell on the livestream, and his face turned to stone.

Julia quickly killed the feed.

Evangeline did not wait for Walter to respond.

The show was over, and she had said her piece. Sticking around would be just plain dumb.

"I'm out of here. You two carry on. I'll just play the dutiful Mrs. Walter Gordon and stand watch," said Evangeline, her smile not quite reaching her eyes.

She stormed out without a backward glance, the door slamming shut with a definitive chill. Walter felt the sting of her anger.

hand. "You need to

with resentment as Walter was once again drawn away by Evangeline. "Walt, how can you chase after her

Did he really prefer Evangeline, even knowing she did

won't you stay? Julia's voice broke as she reached out to him, her

Walter's retreating figure was the

and caught Evangeline just as she

car

evening?" he demanded, desperate to know if he was the infamous thrill-seeker

was at the hospital. Didn't you see?" Evangeline retorted, shrugging off

a flicker of evasion. Evangeline locked eyes with Walter and unleashed a torrent of anger. "Walter, have. you lost

moment.

wry smile. "Oh, and you've got the divorce. papers, right? I'll

night, his body feeling as if encased in ice. "Are

With those final words, she drove off, leaving Walter choking on her car's fumes. Walter watched her drive away, a storm of emotion raging in his eyes,

next morning, Trey's call came bright and early. Walter had barely caught

"Morning, Grandpa."

you been taking care of Evie? She's a good girl, just a bit headstrong. You've got to be patient with her,"

The advice was sound, but divorce

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maybe we need a bit more time. Maybe Evangeline and I both need

down, what use will she have for you? Once she's gone cold, you're out in the cold too. You were