Unmasking the Heiress by Sisi Yea

Evangeline tried to sound nonchalant.

Truth was, Walter's comment had scared her more than she would admit.

The baby she was carrying was only there because her grandfather wanted it. The thought of having another was too overwhelming to even consider.

"Hahaha, that's my boy! Walter, you're the best grandson-in-law a guy could ask for!"

Cole was at that age where grandkids were his favorite thing, so he was all compliments for Walter.

However, that did not mean his worries were gone.

"Evie, you moved back home, and Walter hasn't even dropped by or called. Is he upset?"

If Evangeline's determination to stick by Cole had caused a fight with Walter, Cole would feel guilty. He would have to convince her to move back as soon as possible! Right on cue, Julieta walked in with Evangeline's phone blaring.

"Ms. Evangeline..." Julieta glanced at the name on the screen, hesitated for a second, then said with a warm smile, "You've got a call from Mr. Walter Gordon." Regardless of how Evangeline felt about Walter, she had to play along in front of Cole.

Evangeline pause, but she quickly

answer button just yet, but instead turned the screen to show Cole

right next to a picture of Evangeline's relieved

you worry too much. Look,

call me on the dot every time? You need to stop sweating the small stuff,

hit the answer button after she had said

Walter, all done

sweet and tender that it was like someone had

a sugar overload coming

before. He double-checked the number before he could be sure it was

had to have a good reason for that sugar act, and Walter, catching on quickly, played along, "Yeah, all

cooked some sweet nothings for her grandfather to overhear if Walter did not play ball.

seemed Walter was a

gotten hooked on this period drama-and it's the one my best friend stars in!" Evangeline made it sound like the biggest

out of

mind. You