Unmasking the Heiress (Evangeline and Walte)
Bitten Once Shy Forever 218

Chapter 218

At that moment, Walter could only think to himself that 'what goes around comes around'.

He had generously let David off to chase after love, and here he was, receiving a surprise visit from Evangeline in the dead of night!

Concealing the thrill and delight in his eyes, Walter kept a poker face as he swung the office door open, feigning shock as he asked, "Evangeline, to what do I owe the pleasure?"

Evangeline, who had been on high alert for any glimpse of David in the hallway, was totally blindsided by the turn of events from behind her.

Caught in Walter's frosty stare, the words she had rehearsed just froze on her lips.

"Uh... David isn't here?"

The moment the words left her mouth, Evangeline mentally kicked herself.

Even if she was nervously tapping her foot, she should not have blurted her question to Walter's assistant. She came to Walter's office, but asking for his assistant was like she was openly admitting she had a secret to spill. Walter's gaze sharpened, and he said in a measured tone, "David? He's on leave."

"What? David's on leave?"

Evangeline gasped in shock, babbling the question that had taken her by surprise, "Why is he taking time off?"

He had just told her that Walter was still at the hospital, working overtime because of an injury, and had sent him out to grab some late-night snacks. All that, and after they had made plans for her visit, that guy had bailed? Walter sighed, trying to sound casual, "Well, from what I've heard, he's... On a journey to find love."

That meant David was not coming back tonight. Evangeline felt her heart sink. But... But...

"Wasn't he supposed to get late-night snacks...?" She tried to hold on to hope.

Walter shifted slightly, showing her the late-night snacks laid out on the office desk. "David's a pro, He made sure to get the snacks before he took. off." The way Walter said it, Evangeline could not tell if he was complimenting David or making a sly dig. She could not help but pull a face. How convenient that just as she showed up, he was off chasing love? Maybe that guy had just made up an excuse to duck out and give her and Walter some alone time!

Walter did not give Evangeline much time to dwell on it. He leaned against. the door with a hint of impatience. "Evangeline, are we really going to stand here at the door and chat?"

Evangeline shook her head, but as she looked at the empty office with only Walter there, she felt a sudden rush of anxiety. Seeing that Evangeline was hesitating, Walter's patience wore thin. "Do what you want, I'm going to eat.

He turned back to his desk, picked up some snacks, and started to eat.

Evangeline recalled why she had come and, with a deep breath, stepped inside.

She spotted Walter holding the snacks, and a wave of something she could not quite name washed over her. It was not exactly pity, but she could not think of a better word.

"Is that all you're having?"

Walter finished his mouthful of oatmeal and looked at her with a raised eyebrow. "What else should I be eating? Sick people shouldn't have greasy food, you know that, right?" "Yeah, I know."

After all, Evangeline had cared for Cole for quite some time and knew a thing

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or two about nursing someone back to health.

However, the snacks on Walter's table were plain, just some oatmeal bars.

"Maybe David's being a little overprotective? You're healing up; you need more than just plain oatmeal."

She caught herself quickly, though.

Guys just were not wired for caregiving, and David had been running himself ragged looking after Walter. "Speaking of which, did you get hurt in today's scuffle with my uncles?"

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