Unmasking the Heiress by Sisi Yea

Chapter 343

It had been ages since Evangeline had felt this kind of warmth.

In an instant, she was reminded of her mother, who had left the world too soon.

She could not help but wonder if Julieta was heaven-sent, a way to fill the vold her mother's absence had

left.

Julieta, sensing the prolonged silence, worried she might have crossed a line and quickly added, "If it's too much, you don't have to talk about it..."

"It's not that. I'm just trying to figure out how to put it into words," said Evangeline, searching for the right way to express her tangled thoughts.

Julieta had no idea about Evangeline's situation with Walter. Honestly, she did not feel like going the hassle of explaining their complicated history. It was downright confusing.

Then, like a lightbulb flicking on, Evangeline's eyes sparkled with an idea.

"Mrs. Lewis... Let's say you've got this friend, right? And you've told them you're done, you want to keep your distance. But now, you're in a jam and need to ask for their help. How would you break the ice?"

Julieta looked a little lost at the question.

Evangeline slumped, feeling defeated.

got pregnant, It felt like her brain was on a constant loop of 'eat, nap, repeat'. It was turning to mush. Even the easy stuff

but I think when you need a favor, just come out with it. Why beat yourself up? Everyone needs a hand sometimes, right? We can't

shone with clarity.

not skimp on the praise, shooting

super tough nut for me! Thanks a

her. "You're welcome, Miss, but

"Totally!"

mouth, Evangeline realized

her fingers twitching excitedly,

and laid on her big

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glanced at her phone-it was

just off work but not asleep

With th

she dialed his

busy tweaking a project plan that David had

Walter's gut reaction was not to pick up. Instead, he felt so swamped with work that

second time that he snapped