Unmasking the Heiress by Sisi Yea

Chapter 433

Walter's hand that had been holding Evangeline too firmly then rested gently on her slightly swollen belly, under her stern gaze.

It was a strange and wonderful feeling. Walter knew the baby was just a tiny, developing life, but the thought of it growing inside Evangeline, the woman he loved, filled him with warmth. That warmth flooded through him as he touched her belly, and he felt like the luckiest guy on the planet.

A wave of guilt washed over him for not being there for his wife and child. He silently vowed that once he sorted out his mess, if Evangeline could still stand him, he would make it up to her and their little one. "Evangeline, take care of the baby," he said, leaving the rest unsaid. "And take care of yourself."

He swallowed the rest of his words, knowing that Evangeline might see his promises as insincere, like a fox offering a chicken well wishes. It was better to leave them unspoken.

Evangeline was taken aback by Walter's sudden softness which was so at odds with his earlier aggression.

Evangeline had never sensed even the slightest hint of fatherly warmth from Walter, but what was that moment? A sudden surge of paternal love?

Almost instantly, she was washed over with sadness.

she would only ever feel Walter's

It was the obligatory kind, the kind that comes from being tied by blood, the kind any dad should feel

Evangeline's mind raced, unable to

was certain Walter's warnings were not to

too deep then, and she could not afford to overlook

for her, she had spent today's card-signing time scoping out the entire beauty salon. She would sketch out a floor plan later and send others

car drive away, double-checking that David was gone too, before

usual spot to greet customers, she made a

brand-new phone, and punched in a number without a

up a storm and get us both busted. It's a showdown now, David, and we'll just have to see

to flick on the

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