Unmasking the Heiress (Evangeline and Walte)
Bitten Once Shy Forever 391

Chapter 391

After his father passed away too soon, Walter's mother, a widow, had bore the burden of their lives within the Gordon family for years, always the target of others' mistreatment. That all changed when Walter took charge of the family business. The person who had made

life difficult lost their resolve left the estate, and at last, their lives took a turn for the better.

So, looking out for herself and her son had become her survival instinct. How could anyone fault her t that? If she was ambitious, was it not all for him?

He could not stop thinking about how wrong he had been

Aria shot Walter an irritated look. "Why am I here, you say? To pamper my ungrateful son, ther's why! Here, I made your favorite Roasted Pear and Butternut Squash Soup."

She scooped up a small bowl from the pot and handed it to Walter. "Be careful, it's fresh off the stove and still hot. Take it slow."

Walter stared at the soup in his hands, his eyes brimming with tears that he fought to keep at bay

"Mom, I'm sorry." His voice was thick with emotion, a lump forming in his throat, growing and pressing until it felt like it would tear him apart.

"Don't be silly. What are you apologizing for? Just enjoy your soup."

Aria's words were gentle, but she turned away to hide a tear she quickly wiped from her eye

Ever since Walter took the reins of the company, he had been as elusive as a mythical dragon, hardly ever seen. Heart-to-heart talks with his mom had become a rare event. Walter slurped his Roasted Pear and Butternut Squash Soup, glancing at his mom's teary eyes, and cracked a joke to break the tension.

"Mom, this is just a scratch. It's not like I broke a bone. This fancy soup is just a band-aid, not a curet

"You cheeky boy. Regardless, you're going to drink it because I made it!" Aria playfully smacked Walter's arm, unable to contain her laughter at his goofy face.

Watching Walter relish the soup more with each spoonful, she could not help but start to nag a little Walter, you and Evie haven't really patched things up, have you?" Walter stopped mid-sip, his eyes clouding over with a mix of emotions before he looked up and replied," Of course we made up. Mom, why would you think otherwise?" "Don't try to fool me. I overheard you and Evie in your room. You're just putting on a show of affection for Cole's sake, right?"

The moment the words left Aria's mouth, Walter's face drained of color, and she knew she had hit a nerve

A mother knew her son best, and Walter's reaction was a clear sign he truly cared for Evangeline

She thought back to how Evangeline had been so modest and accommodating when the first joined the family and was filled with regret. She had such a wonderful daughter-in-law, and she had not appreciated her.

Her sons tome ife was a mess and despre the fact then his wife was carrying their grandchild, they weis still on the back of divorce!

"It's probably just not mean to be Water, you know, sont ask for much You're running the massive Gordon Group pouring your heart and soul imp it. You need someone by your side who really gets you! If Eve truly can't be convinced to stay, then Ms. Vast seems pretty thoughtful, and she might be a great Matter ou Are off mid-semence Mom pisse, no more

He got where she was coming from Parems all over the world had big hearts for their kids, right? Which genen would not foot for her own?

All his mother warned was for him to replace someone cating but his heart had room for only one person Evangeire When it came to his lifelong happiness, he was not about to settle, ever.