Unmasking the Heiress by Sisi Yea

Chapter 468

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For some reason, even as Walter's voice rang out in frustration, Evangeline saw only weariness in his eyes, which was a sight she had never witnessed in him before.

In her eyes, Walter was unstoppable. No matter the workload or the complexity of his social life, he always seemed to glide through gatherings with a wine glass in hand, effortlessly becoming the center of attention, the brightest star in the room. However, he was showing signs of fatigue. Was it the relentless demands of his job, or was it because of Minnie, who would not make an appearance simply because she was not feeling well?

He was hurt, deeply affected by the woman he adored. What an irony it was that the woman he adored was not her.

Her heart, once as sturdy as a rock, felt as if it had been punctured. Her once impregnable heart had crumbled in a moment.

Evangeline found herself, against her better judgment, feeling a wave of tenderness for Walter

She longed to be by his side.

However, she had her own reasons, too.

dreamed that her child could spend time with his father, that they could be a family, sitting together, full

life with Walter, it would be a great pity if they never experienced even that

breath, a flicker of resolve shone in her deep, dark eyes.

sunrise, and even

that, if she was just a stand-in for someone else, just a placeholder, what was the point of her being there? Evangeline's love for Walter was unwavering, always. Her love ran so deep that she could not bear even the smallest imperfection in their relationship. With things as they were, it was impossible to expect Walter to meet her

thus was for Walter to

his dark eyes reflecting Evangeline's slightly chubby yet stunningly

face.

do."

was his most beloved woman and

shifted with those words from Walter's lips. The tension that had once defined them melted away in an

more heated arguments. No more overpowering control. No ambiguous flirts

instant, they were like a couple who had weathered years together,

and caring Even their unexpected eye contact sparkled with

felt so right,