Unmasking the Heiress

Chapter 516 Chapter

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Julieta was a whiz in the kitchen and always took the time to whip up delicious meals, so even though Evangeline was dealing with morning sickness, she never missed a meal. She managed to keep down more food than she lost, so she was feeling pretty okay.

Walter lounged on the living room couch, perfectly positioned to watch Evangeline eat. Seeing her enjoy her meal so much made him feel much better.

At least their drama had not messed with her pregnancy; that was something to be thankful for.

That being said, Evangeline's breakfast smelled amazing...

Evangeline was chowing down when she heard a stomach growling. It was the kind of noise that only a hungry belly could make.

She glanced at Julieta, who quickly shook her head-it was not her..

So, both their eyes turned to Walter, who was still sitting on the couch.

Had Walter skipped breakfast? Evangeline thought she had heard wrong until the growling came agam,

and Walter's red face confirmed it.

"Walter, if you haven't eaten, come grab a bite with us," she offered, shooting him an inviting look.

Truth be told, she could not care less if Walter was hungry or not. However, considering he had to play his part in their little act later, it would not be cool to let him starve. Walter got up and took the seat across from Evangeline.

He was definitely feeling the pangs of hunger, but sitting across from Evangeline beat out any meal in his book. At some point, he could not quite pinpoint when every shared meal with her had become something to treasure. At the Foster family's grand old house.

Evangeline gingerly stepped out of the car, her hand on her lower back for support.

Walter was already there, waiting by the car door. As she got out, he gently wrapped his arm around her, a silent promise of support.

"Take it easy, okay? You've got to take extra care right now," he said with a casual warmth that suggested he had always been that protective of her.

However, Evangeline was not used to being coddled like that.

She moved stiffly, unable to pull away from Walter's embrace because of the welcoming committee of uncles. With no choice but to play along, she leaned into him, the picture of vulnerability.

"Almost three months and acting like a porcelain doll," she teased, her voice light and playful. Walter's response was a shiver, and his hold on her grew more natural, more sure.

They had no idea their closeness would cause such a stir among the onlookers.

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Yale and the youngest brother James were usually masters of hiding their feelings. The second brother Jack and the fourth brother Aemon were out of town, but it was the third brother Holden who was visibly taken aback.

His eyes nearly bulged out of his head in shock, and it took a discreet jab from James to get him to compose himself.

"Hey... Evie, your grandfather has been waiting for you forever. Why haven't you dropped by to see him? Holden threw out the question, trying to break the ice with a casual excuse. However, deep down, all the Foster brothers knew they were in on the plan to give Evangeline some extra time before she had to face Cole.

Evangeline rolled her eyes, knowing her uncle was just putting on a show. She tucked a stray lock of hair behind her ear and said, "It's all Walter's fault." She shot Walter a playful, accusing look.

"I was just a little shaken up from the car crash, right? And this guy here, he's been super overprotective, practically chaining me to the house. If I hadn't been missing Grandpa like crazy and worried he'd be fretting over me, Walter probably would've never let me step outside!"

Her words were so smooth and genuine that everyone, except Walter, gasped. Since when were Evangeline and Walter the picture of a perfect, loving couple?C0ntent © 2024 (N/ô)velDrama.Org.

Wait a minute... Did they patch things up?