Unmasking the Heiress by Sisi Yea

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.

Walter shot her a sidelong glance, his lips thin and tight. "Evangeline, since when is my business any of your concern?"

"We're not officially divorced yet, so yeah, it is my concern!"

Walter was taken aback. That line, one he had used so often, was thrown back at him by Evangeline.

In a swift move. Evangeline grabbed his arm and yanked him over to the

hurt because of her.

chance to protest,

back instinctively.

need to check

Evangeline was livid.

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

Walter could react, she saw the

wrapped in thick bandages, and though they should have hidden the damage, she could see the dark red stains

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

a quick nod. "Drawer by the bed

glared at him in annoyance, but her feet betrayed her, speeding

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

whirlwind of a person, bustling in front

things, after all, and Evangeline's was

aside, injuries or not, her concern was all for him

the kit and peeled off the old gauze from his wound, frowning at the dried blood. "Lucky it's not too

Let go of

"No way!"

to think before he answered, and he even had the nerve. to press closer, his lips barely touching her ear as he whispered, "I've been thinking about this for a while. Ever since they put in these windows, I've imagined

you're not getting

out at the sea of lights

of strength she had, but Walter was

still! You'll hurt

as if a spell had been cast on