Unmasking the Heiress by Sisi Yea

Chapter 419

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However, things were different. Minnie's top priority was to have Walter's baby, and fast.

If David, the ever-watchful guardian, was truly absent, was this not the golden chance to charm Walter?

The thought brought a gleam of excitement to Minnie's eyes, but knowing Walter's sharp mind, she reined in her eagerness, squashing down her thrill.

Walter glanced up at her briefly before his eyes darted back to the papers he was reviewing. "He mentioned something urgent at home. I figured since there's nothing pressing for me here, I let him take off."

Minnie listened to Walter's laid-back tone and realized he was not at all concerned about David's sudden

departure.

she could not afford to be so nonchalant. David was a straight shooter, and if he returned just as

glanced at the clock. There was still an hour left

family situation and then come back, it

the clock ticking, there's no way. Plus..." Walter

name on the document and then stretched out in his chair, yawning

the word 'actually under her breath, giving Walter a puzzled

"Actually?"

brow creased, and he explained with a hint of annoyance, "Didn't you complain about David always being around, cramping our style? Now he's gone, and you're not

word, his eyes softening with a look that was both

course I'm happy! I've been waiting for a

had no more reservations.

book, and he's been with me for years. I can't just squash his work spirit, can I? So,

in a heartbeat,

not bother explaining himself to