Unmasking the Heiress (Evangeline and Walte)
Bitten Once Shy Forever 203

Chapter 203

Evangeline was not playing Walter's game. "Walter, even if we don't mention our divorce's cooling-off period or even if we were still married, I still have the freedom to do what I want. So back off, okay?" She was beyond frustrated. She could not stand this version of Walter; everything about him just got under her skin. She had once loved him deeply, only to be met with his indifference. She was done pouring her heart out, yet he was all over her business. "Do you really think I want to meddle in your life? Alex has decided to work at Avalon University, and you're here today to teach violin, right?"

Her eyes darkened, and she snapped, "Walter, you're the worst! Have you been spying on me?"

Walter completely ignored Evangeline's fury, his voice a deep rumble of menace. "Evangeline, didn't I tell you to keep your distance from Alex?

"Alex starts working at Avalon University, and you're all too eager to show up. What do you think that makes me look like? And what about the Gordon family's good name?"

Evangeline was baffled. "He knows I'm great with the violin. He wanted me to come and mentor some students. How does that involve you or the Gordon family?"

"It involves me because you're getting too cozy with Alex, my brother. I won't stand for the rumors about you two giving me a bad name. It's revolting!"

The mere thought made Walter feel sicker than if he had swallowed a fly.

"Look, I don't care what you do, but forget about joining the music department at Avalon University. If you're so set on teaching a few students, passing on your music, I'll find you another place." Evangeline's violin solo at the birthday party had left everyone, including Walter, in awe.

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He had never expected that Evangeline, whom he had dismissed as a rough country girl, could not only appreciate music but also master such a challenging instrument. Walter's eyes were unfocused as he was hit by a sudden memory of Evangeline's adorable childhood face.

Julia, with only her teacher's guidance, had tirelessly devoted herself to the violin. Overlooked by everyone, she had no choice but to listen in secret, peering through door cracks. Evangeline, ever so resolute, had fallen in love with the violin. Once back with the Foster family, she finally got her chance to learn, and there was no way she would pass it up.

He had to admit, he was not paying enough attention to miss something so obvious.

Torn between guilt and admiration, he wholeheartedly hoped Evangeline would continue to share her exceptional talent in music. "Why should I stop just because you say so? Walter, mark my words, I will claim that music professorship at Avalon University!" Evangeline not about to back down in front of Walter.

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Their spat was cut short when her phone erupted with a ring.

Wade's voice pierced the tight confines of the car, frantic and urgent.

"Ms. Evangeline, it's terrible! Lydia tried to take her life at the police station! She's lost so much blood. They're rushing her to the hospital now. The doctors say she was brought in too late, had lost a lot of blood, and it doesn't look good for her." The clash between Evangeline and Walter stopped dead. Walter did not wait for Evangeline to respond. He jumped into the driver's seat, signaled to David, and floored it.

They got to Avalon City General Hospital with the red light still glaring outside the operating room. Lydia's surgery was ongoing, her fate up in the