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.

a chance to protest, she

jerked back instinctively.

think? I need to

Evangeline was livid.

own well-being! He was clearly hurt, yet there he was, playing

react, she saw the wound on

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

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

huffed and glared at him in annoyance, but her feet

and quiet, but the click-clack of Evangeline's heels on the floor seemed to warm the place up,

whirlwind of a person, bustling in front of

after

and turns aside, injuries or not, her concern was all

"Lucky it's not too bad. I should just leave you be! You never watch out

you're insane! Let go of

"No way!"

put in these windows, I've imagined how amazing it would be to have y His hand gently caressed her waist before gripping it firmly, like a predator that would

not getting

at the sea of lights below, her heart pounding so hard she felt like she

fought back with every ounce of strength she had, but Walter was just

still! You'll hurt

Evangeline froze, as if a spell had been cast on