Unmasking the Heiress by Sisi Yea

Chapter 469

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Alone in the vacant room, Evangeline's cheeks were on fire. Sitting on the bed, she clutched at her chest, taking deep breaths for what felt like an eternity until she could steady her racing heart. It was all too much....

Walter was irresistibly charming. How could she possibly hold back?

He was the man she would give everything to adore. Then, with just a touch of his tenderness, she was on the verge of succumbing.

What was she to do?

Evangeline peered at her reflection, her eyes alive with a youthful glow. Her face was warmed by a rosy blush, and her lips, bitten in a nervous flutter, betrayed her inner turmoil.

That was the unmistakable look of someone swept up in the throes of a passionate romance, was it not?

'No, that would not do, Evangeline. It was all just an act.

'Walter wants you by his side for his birthday. That's why he's showering you with kindness now, but it's all for him, all because Minnie didn't show up.

up by Walter for Minnie. So, Evangeline, you can't afford to be this weak! Enjoy the

You

worked wonders, her sense of reason snapping back into place. She approached the mirror and, with a steady hand, unfurled the

dress, a testament to

its vintage collar and cascading butterfly lace around her midsection, draped over her baby bump in the most flattering way. The gown swept down to her ankles, and the delicate lace trim put

dress that kept her cozy without weighing her

chilliest winter days, Evangeline felt nothing but

she could not help but smile gracefully, feeling the

first touch, the material had seemed as light as silk, but it was surprisingly toasty,

to impress Walter must have dug

her, keeping her comfort in mind. That thought

paired with heels, but Evangeline had not brought

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Chapter 469

it was as she stepped out

wind was a wild symphony in Evangeline's ears, yet her gaze was locked on the scene before her. Candles danced,