Unmasking the Heiress

"I just came to get checked out, no need to make a big deal of it. Thanks for the offer, though." Evangeline's tone was not exactly warm, yet she was nothing if not courteous Her issues with Walter were her own and would not spill over to anyone else that was her line in the sand.

"The room's right next door."

Caden tried to pull away

"Really, it's not necessary, I'm all done here," Evangeline shook her head firmly. She held up the medicine box for him to see, the label clear as day.

Levonorgestrel tablets. These were emergency contraceptives for use within 72 hours post-incident. Walter's expression went through a rapid transformation, turning stormy and dark.

If Evangeline's earlier reaction outside the County Clerk's Office had left him with a glimmer of hope, maybe, just maybe, she had cared for him once. Now, however, he knew better. It took quite a bit of loathing to bolt to the hospital for birth control the second they split up, During Caden and Evangeline's heated exchange, Walter strode up to Evangeline and announced with a grave tone, "Evangeline, we're divorced now. From now on, please keep any news about you to yourself." Evangeline felt like giving him the biggest eye roll ever. Why Standing there with Walter, all Evangeline felt was the urge to press her hands together in gratitude." Thanks for setting me free, Walter!" She strutted away in her heels, not once glancing back as she left the gynecology clinic.

At the hospital entrance, Wade, the young assistant, was on edge, scanning the crowd so he would not miss Evangeline's departure.

Tall and easy on the eyes, Wade stood out in the crowd, making it easy for Evangeline to spot him and head his way.

Out of nowhere, a breathless figure blocked her path.

"Evangeline-I mean, Ms. Rearden, Can we talk?" Caden, still panting, had managed to intercept her.

Evangeline stopped in her tracks, taken aback, and asked, "What's on your mind? Spit it out."

She could count their conversations on one hand. They hardly ever talked, not even close to friends. What could they possibly have to talk about?

Caden took a moment to catch his breath.

"You know, I'm friends with Walter Gordon. That guy is all talk and no action-never says the important stuff. There's something he's been meaning to tell you, and I'm here to break the ice." Caden rattled off, worried Evangeline might not stick around to hear him out. Evangeline's face went from surprised to shocked, and then twisted into a mocking sneer. "Mr. Scott,

Walter and I have just split up. The ink on our divorce papers is barely dry. Do we really need to keep this conversation going?"

She did not wait for Caden to answer, cutting him off with her own dismissal.

"Sorry, but my ride is here, Mr. Scott. Catch you later."

With a casual wave, she strode over to Wade, slipped her arm through his, and together they left the hospital.

Caden watched them go, a weird mix of feelings churning inside him.

Who was the guy picking up Evangeline?

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