Unmasking the Heiress by Sisi Yea

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"Uncle, how is Grandpa? Is he...?" Evangeline could not finish her sentence, her voice choked by tears.

Cole was more delicate than anyone knew, and even though Dr. George had worked wonders, his health was still a house of cards, propped up by his unshakably positive attitude.

With the shock of his beloved granddaughter's divorce, a marriage that had been rocky from the start, what would he think? Evangeline could not bear to think about it.

The voice on the other end of the line was like a sledgehammer to her heart.

"He's in critical condition. Dr. George is doing everything he can. You need to get to the hospital... now."

'Grandpa... Oh, grandpa, please be okay!

He was the one who had always been there for her, the one who loved her most. What would she do if he were gone?

You have to stay strong!' prayed Evangeline

Evangeline's face, the world around her fading away. She started the

the operating room, Evangeline's five uncles were lined up like sentinels, each

word. They just looked down as if in a silent pact. She could feel their heartache over Cole's fight for life, an ache she shared. However, at this moment, regret was eating her up inside. She was so mad at herself. If only she had not lost her cool when she caught

only she had not thrown such a fit at the County Clerk's Office after

had done things differently, would Cole

her hands pressed together in a

through. Give him your protection, keep him out

then, the sound of rushing

next to Evangeline,

but all Evangeline could see in her head was Walter

I thought you were too busy. How could you tear yourself away from

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worry for Cole and the anger she had been holding back because of Walter came crashing together. Walter, who had just shown up, became the perfect target for