Unmasking the Heiress by Sisi Yea

Chapter 567

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Holden was ready to roll the dice

He was betting on Evangeline's sharp eye for judging character, betting that Celina was the kind of person with a conscience, who would not bite the hand that fed her. With that, the severely wounded Celina was smoothly settled into the Foster family's old house.

When Evangeline got back, she found the confused Cole at the doorstep. He watched the medical team bustling in and out of Celina's room.

"Grandpa?" Evangeline sidled up to Cole and tugged at her grandfather's arm.

Cole snapped out of it and put on a show of being irritated. "Evie, since when did you start making big decisions like bringing someone home without telling me?" Evangeline knew Cole was not mad. He was just a bit miffed she had not informed him beforehand. With that, she turned on the charm. "I was just worried, you know?

"Grandpa, you see how many docs she's got with her? That must've told you how bad she's hurt. I was scared that waiting any longer would mess with her healing.

Cole huffed "If you're that concerned, wouldn't she be better off healing up in the hospital? Our place isn't exactly equipped like a hospital. What if something urgent comes up? They'd be on it faster there." He might be getting on in years, but he was not senile. Evangeline treating him like he was clueless really got

under his skin!

super quick on her feet. She sensed her grandfather's

over

worried about her. Think about it: If I'm at the hospital with her, I

and Grandpa, you don't even know who she is, huh? Her name's Celina. You know Walter's assistant, David? Celina's his girl, his

his

That guy

with Walter? He's got that whole

doesn't he?"

had to ask, "His girl? What's she got

it back. Celina got hurt, and to keep David from worrying, Walter and I figured

secretly giving herself a high-five for her

straight face, she was so

Only

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