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.

on the caller ID made Evangeline pause, but she quickly got a

the answer button just yet, but instead

next to a picture of Evangeline's relieved

too much. Look, Walter's calling

every time? You need to stop sweating the small stuff, got it? Walter and I are totally

button after she had said

all done

and tender that it was like someone had

sugar overload

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

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

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

seemed Walter was a natural, and Evangeline's

believe it, but he's gotten hooked on this period drama-and it's the one my best friend stars in!" Evangeline made it

understood Evangeline's sweet demeanor that came out of the blue; it was

must be bored out of his mind. You should hang