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.

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

officially divorced yet, so yeah,

one he had used so often,

him by

Evangeline grabbed his arm and yanked him over to the couch by the window.

hurt because of her.

him a chance to protest, she

jerked back instinctively. "What

you think? I need to check out

Evangeline was livid.

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

Walter could react, she saw the wound

have hidden the damage, she could see the dark red stains of

all? Why haven't you seen a doctor? Where's the first aid kit? You've got one in your

quick nod. "Drawer by the bed in the break

huffed and glared at him in annoyance, but her feet betrayed

still and quiet, but the click-clack of Evangeline's heels on the

in front of him, and felt an