Semua Bab Unmasking the Heiress: Bab 271 - Bab 280

"Walter, are you serious about all this?" At this point, all Cole wanted was Walter's word. He just could not bear the thought of entrusting Evangeline to him again without it.Walter did not even pause before nodding vigorously. "If I've told you a single lie today, I'm ready to face the worst you can throw at me!"Cole gave a casual wave of his hand. "If you've got the guts to say it, I've got the guts to believe it."He was not questioning Walter's honesty, but…It was a real head-scratcher how these two kids, obviously crazy about each other, just could not get their feelings to sync up."Need any help from your grandpa?"He knew better than to butt in on young love, but his heart ached to see them all lovey-dovey, and he could not help wanting to lend a hand."No need, Grandpa," Walter cut in quickly.Truth be told, Cole's eagerness for a great-grandson had been a huge help. As long as he did not have to vanish from Evangeline's life, he was over the moon with gratitude. H

Evangeline noticed Walter first and gestured toward the dining table. "Two more dishes to go, but they'll be ready in a moment. Just hang tight a little longer."She looked like a devoted wife, so at ease with cooking and waiting for her husband to return from work that Walter felt like this had always been their routine."Sure."He was about to take a seat when Evangeline, with a touch of shyness, said, "Oh, I forgot to mention, you might want to wash your hands before we eat. It's just cleaner that way."Walter had beelined for the kitchen as soon as he got home, not pausing to wash up. Her gentle nudge took him back to his childhood—those days of playing hard and rushing home, only to be caught by his mom before he could attack the dinner table, all because he had not washed his hands.This time, it was not his mom's caring scold he faced, but his dear wife, Evangeline. A wave of warmth washed over him, and he struggled to find the words for how he felt. Her name, Evangeline, s

"What do you think we should be talking about right now?" Walter's voice was rough, his eyebrows arching slightly, each tiny expression showcasing his magnetic charm.Evangeline had to keep reminding herself she had a goal to stay focused, or she would be lost in his smoldering looks."How about we discuss... a baby-making deal?"Walter chuckled, his words laced with layers of meaning as he said, "Evangeline, are you putting me to the test?"Evangeline awkwardly turned her head, avoiding his piercing look.The moment of truth had arrived, and it felt kind of wrong to put on the brakes.However, if she did not speak up, she worried that Walter might let his passions run wild, and she would miss her chance to talk."I just think we should clear the air on some things," she said.Walter stayed put, casually propping his chin with one hand while looking down at her, and said in an easygoing tone, "Go ahead."He was actually eager to find out what kind of surprise deal Evangeline h

However, Walter was not about to let her off the hook.He tilted his phone away so Evangeline was out of view and spoke in a voice devoid of any feeling, "Alright, let's hear the next one."The voice of a female executive reporting her work came through the phone, sounding distant and as emotionless as a robot.Walter was like a walking inferno, his breath hot as he leaned in close, his lips a whisper away from her ear. "You don't want us to get caught, do you?"His voice was a soft lure, but his every move was teasing and bold.His strong hands traced the lines of Evangeline's body. At the slightest hint of her resistance, his eyes flicked to where the phone lay, a silent warning.In an instant, the fire within Evangeline was snuffed out.The pride of being the Foster family's darling princess made her bend to Walter's will, silently bearing his every touch.However, he was pushing the limits.Evangeline had shed her flimsy nightgown to tempt Walter, so she was clad in only t

They had been through so much that night, and with Evangeline's sprained ankle, they had hurried to the hospital. They had been delayed so long that it was the wee hours of the morning.Walter's worry grew, and he firmly tried to guide Evangeline back, but she jerked away from his grasp. "I'm not going anywhere!"Walter, you don't get it. You don't know what Julia did to me, and you can't understand how much Lydia means to me! I thought, if Julia was gone, that was it. Catching Lydia would bring me some justice. But now, she's vanished right before our eyes, even though she was out cold!"The more Evangeline thought about it, the more suspicious she felt, her red, tearful eyes fixed on Walter."It was you, wasn't it, Walter?"She was almost convinced of his guilt."What are you talking about?"Walter was taken aback, but Evangeline's eyes were filled with clarity that said she saw right through him."The only ones watching Lydia, besides the medical staff, were your crew and mi