Unmasking the Heiress by Sisi Yea

Chapter 601

Julieta's face fell, and she spoke with gentle caution, "Ms. Evangeline, we can't bring back those who've passed. Mr. Foster may be gone, but you've got the little one inside you to think about. You've got to stay strong for your baby." It hit Evangeline then, and she tenderly placed her hand on the swell of her belly. "I'll be careful, I promise."

Cole had made her promise to look after their child before he died, making her feel like it was all because of him. However, that child was also a part of Walter, a continuation of their family. How could she ever let go? "Mrs. Lewis, when will Grandpa's funeral be?"

When Evangeline asked her question, Julieta went pale as a ghost.

"Ms. Evangeline, you've been out cold for two days and nights. You just woke up, so maybe let's not worry about that right now..."

Evangeline could tell Julieta was holding something back. "What are you getting at?"

Julieta realized she could not hide it any longer and confessed, "Mr. Foster's funeral is today, over at the old house. You really shouldn't push yourself, you've only just come around."

did not let her finish. She flung back the covers. "Enough, just get my

to act, but getting up so fast made the room spin, she

had to be there for her grandpa's final farewell, no matter

ten, we've got time. I'll get your things, but you've been out for two days. You need your strength, so

on cue, she brought over a tray with a simple bowl of oatmeal

who had been too anxious to think about the funeral to feel hungry, suddenly

at the clock. It was 30 minutes

Foster family's sprawling estate. With the funeral

finishing her bowl of

Evangeline added the bouquet of daisies she had prepared earlier-a thoughtful gesture

to carry

Evangeline in the backseat, her fingers wrapped tightly around