Unmasking the Heiress by Sisi Yea

Chapter 420 Chapter 420

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"As long as you're happy," said Walter, his smile just a flicker. The hard edge and fierceness in his eyes were tucked away, leaving only what Minnie hoped to see.

Out of nowhere, a delicate finger poked at Walter's chest, followed by Minnie's voice, tinged with a hint of jealousy.

"Walter, have you ever been this nice to any other girl? Ever been this patient, explaining things to keep another girl's worries at bay?"

The thought alone soured Minnie's mood like a spilled bottle of vinegar. If Walter dropped Evangeline's name right then, she was sure she would lose it.

"Just you," said Walter, without missing a beat.

For him, the question was a no-brainer. His status meant he never had to justify himself to anyone.

"You're fibbing." Minnie accused with a playful pout. "Didn't you ever have to explain yourself to Evangeline? You've been married forever..."

leaving the

of it. He covered Minnie's mouth with his hand. "No explanations

what you've seen in the

mention of Evangeline stirred something

eyes.

was true. However, Evangeline was the exception-the one person he wished he could explain everything to. Too bad she never gave him the chance. "So, do you get where I'm coming from?" Walter

Minnie's little game from the moment she started talking. Since

the part that answered to the name Julia, was fully awakened. Any semblance of reason crumbled, leaving behind a heart ablaze. "Enough with the questions. Aren't you tired? Work's almost over, let's grab dinner. I'll

Minnie,

she could go home-she still had her

was out of the picture, and today was the day she

had been too blunt in her rejection. She did

coming up with a quick excuse,

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