Unmasking the Heiress by Sisi Yea

Chapter 219

Walter was already nursing an injury, and with Evangeline's five burly uncles against him, it was clear he was the underdog.

"No."

While talking, Walter had nearly finished his snacks. He set his hand down a bit too forcefully and winced as the motion aggravated his wound.

The sharp pain from the cut caught him off guard, and he clenched his teeth to stop any sound from escaping. His face went white, and a sheen of sweat appeared on his forehead. Evangeline noticed the subtle shift in his demeanor and moved closer with concern.

"Walter, are you okay?"

"It's nothing."

Evangeline pushed aside the arm Walter had put up like a barrier, his voice. icy as he tried to show her the door.

"David's not around. Got anything else? If not, beat it-I've got work to do."

Before, Evangeline would have walked away without a word. With Walter's stubborn act, there was no way she could just leave him like this.

"Not resting with an injury? What's the big idea?" Her temper flared, and her words came out sharp.

a sidelong glance, his lips thin and tight. "Evangeline, since when is my business

yet, so yeah, it

line, one

at him by

by the window. She could not just watch him suffer, not when

hurt because of her.

chance to protest,

instinctively. "What

think? I need to check out

Evangeline was livid.

could be so careless about their own. well-being! He was clearly hurt, yet there he was, playing the tough guy and trying to

react, she saw the wound on his

they should have hidden the damage, she could see the

feel pain at all? Why haven't you seen a doctor? Where's the first aid kit?

quick nod. "Drawer by the bed in the break

but her feet betrayed her, speeding

of Evangeline's heels on the floor seemed to

tiny whirlwind of a person, bustling in front of him, and felt an