Unmasking the Heiress by Sisi Yea

Chapter 243

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Stepping out of the car, Evangeline's gaze landed on Walter. His cheeks were tinged with an odd flush, his face set in a blank mask, lips pressed into a thin line. He had this vibe about him, like he was silently warding off everyone.

Evangeline figured he must be annoyed by something and made a mental note to steer clear of him at tonight's family dinner. Their divorce was just around the corner, after all, and there was no point in stirring up emotions. Plus, tonight was all about Alex, the guy she had always looked up to like an older brother. She was not about to let Walter hog the spotlight.

So, what happened.next was no surprise.

Walter stood tall and straight, right beside Alex, who was in his wheelchair

Evangeline, with the Winnie the Pooh bear in her arms, made a beeline for Alex.

"Alex, it's been ages!" Her face lit up with a warm smile as she gracefully placed the bear on Alex's lap. "Check out the gift I picked for you. You like it?"

always had these deep conversations with Alex, way more than she ever

him much mind. No one really cared about what he wanted. As he got older, Alex realized how ridiculous it would look

that a dream.

that the perfect gift should strike a chord in someone's heart, spent the whole afternoon scouring her family's sprawling mall. In the end, she chose a limited edition

cradling the plushie, could not hide his surprise.

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everyone watching, he could not help feeling self-conscious. "Evie, is it really okay for you to give me a stuffed toy?" he asked,

Evangeline's thoughtfulness, but the attention made him

your words and actions. I thought a toy might help you loosen up and rediscover some of that childhood

toy on a whim to amuse Alex. They

reminded him, " Take good

about saving

course, I'll cherish it," replied Alex, his smile genuine, the earlier