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, she

jerked back instinctively. "What

think? I need to check out that

Evangeline was livid.

clearly hurt, yet there he was, playing the tough guy and trying to work.

Walter could react, she saw the wound on his lower

have hidden the damage, she could

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

"Drawer by the bed in

and glared at him in annoyance, but her feet betrayed her, speeding up despite

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

her, this tiny whirlwind of a person, bustling in

things, after all,

not, her concern was all for him in

frowning at the dried blood. "Lucky it's not too bad. I should just leave you be!

Let go

"No way!"

been thinking about this for a while. Ever since they 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

not

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

every ounce of strength she had, but Walter was just

still! You'll hurt yourself

a spell had been cast on her.