Semua Bab Unmasking the Heiress: Bab 241 - Bab 250

Yale had always been careful not to hurt Roslyn's feelings, choosing his words with care even when he was laying down the law. This time, faced with her tearful eyes and the weight of the moment, Yale's restraint shattered. He could not believe it had come to this, and he could not bother with being gentle anymore."Niece?" Roslyn echoed his words, her eyes puffy and red as if she had been crying for hours. "Are you still trying to fool both of us? You say you think of me as a niece, but does a niece's embrace stir anything in you?"Alright, you've made your feelings crystal clear. I get it. I'll just keep my distance from now on!" Roslyn had her own pride, but for Yale, she had crushed it to smithereens, all for a single smile from him. She had tried everything, even throwing herself at him, but nothing worked. She was done.The car door slammed shut, leaving Yale alone with the fresh lemon scent that Roslyn had left behind. Life in the army, surrounded by tough guys, had not prepa

Stepping out of the car, Evangeline's gaze landed on Walter. His cheeks were tinged with an odd flush, his face set in a blank mask, lips pressed into a thin line. He had this vibe about him, like he was silently warding off everyone.Evangeline figured he must be annoyed by something and made a mental note to steer clear of him at tonight's family dinner. Their divorce was just around the corner, after all, and there was no point in stirring up emotions. Plus, tonight was all about Alex, the guy she had always looked up to like an older brother. She was not about to let Walter hog the spotlight.So, what happened next was no surprise.Walter stood tall and straight, right beside Alex, who was in his wheelchair.Evangeline, with the Winnie the Pooh bear in her arms, made a beeline for Alex."Alex, it's been ages!" Her face lit up with a warm smile as she gracefully placed the bear on Alex's lap. "Check out the gift I picked for you. You like it?"Evangeline always had these deep

There was a deeper message in Alex's words, a playful sort of sadness woven through them.Evangeline, thinking about all the events Alex had been through, felt her heart go out to him big time."I guess you're right."Had Alex not stayed away all these years for the very same reasons?She was in the same boat, her heart in pieces thanks to Walter. How could she just forget the things that had nearly broken her, just because of a little warmth?Sure, there might be some super forgiving folks out there, but she and Alex? Not a chance."But hey, dinner's about to hit the table. Aren't you starving?"Her face broke into a beaming smile.Years had passed, and Evangeline had become Alex's ray of sunshine.The gloomier Alex got, the brighter she shone, like her own little sun.Their moods bounced off each other, and that was how they made things better, bit by bit.Alex shook his head, and when he turned to look at her, his voice was slow and deliberate, "Evie, what about that job

The anger Walter had been struggling to suppress instantly flared up. The excessive heat in his body along with the pain from his wound drove him to furiously confront Alex and Evangeline."Talk about serendipity—my dear wife and dear brother. Can you believe it? Just me, strolling around with no particular place to go, and who do I bump into? You two!" The suspicion in Walter's words was unmistakable.Evangeline felt an urge to clear the air, but Walter was not about to let her get a word in. He made a show of scanning their surroundings. "Wow, this spot's pretty nice, isn't it? The old Gordon house is bustling today, yet we find ourselves in this quiet little corner, away from the crowd. Quite the find."He stepped closer to Evangeline, "Evangeline, my wife, you must've picked this cozy spot for us to reconnect, right? After all, Alex has been gone for so long. It's not like you could stumble upon it by chance." Walter laid it on thick with 'my wife,' a not-so-subtle jab at the aw

Alex's voice was a soft murmur, yet it held a quiet strength.Evangeline's anxiety melted away as she listened to him."Head on home. This brotherly beef is ours to sort out. With you here, there are things Walter just won't say."Evangeline let out a huff. Walter had no problem spewing nasty words; was there anything he would actually be ashamed to say?Alex had made up his mind, and despite her worries, she could not stay."Alright, I'm heading back then. You... Just take care, okay?"With a heart heavy with worry, Evangeline cast one last glance at Alex before she turned and left without a second thought.Suddenly, the sprawling garden felt empty, leaving just Walter and Alex in the dimming light.The sky was smudging into twilight, and the garden's twinkling lights cast their identical faces in a soft glow.Alex, silhouetted against the light in his wheelchair, faced the brother who was his mirror image, his heart a swirl of emotions."Now that Evie's gone, let's hear it.