Chapter 84

Sylvie rang the bell again, looking around and wondering how long it'd take Evelyn to get the door. Wasn't she home?

Her gaze drifted to the parking lot. Her cars seemed complete, with an extra one that seemed to look familiar. But she knew it didn't belong to Evelyn. Anyway, it meant she was home. So, why was she taking so long to answer the door? She was about ringing the bell again when Evelyn finally opened up, appearing breathless. "Sylvie!" She half-exclaimed.

She was sweaty and... flustered, as if she'd been doing some serious running. But it was morning and the kids were supposed to be in school. What else kept her so busy?

"H... Hi, Evelyn." Sylvie let out a tensed smile. "Sorry, did I meet you at a bad time?"

Evelyn managed to laugh, but it came out almost forced. "Of course, not. It's just... you didn't tell me you were coming."

"Actually, I tried to call but couldn't reach you. So, I sent you a text. Didn't

Evelyn drew her brows, shaking her head. "Nah, don't think I did."

I blinked in surprise.

it?"

Oh Anyway, I'm sorry. It was urgent, so there was no time to wait. But-" It was odd that Sylvie was still standing outside the door with Evelyn in the way. She wasn't letting her in?"-If this is a bad time, I Just leave and-

Just

"No, no, it's fine. Do cone in." Finally, Evelyn stepped out of the way.

Sylvie exhaled a deep breath as she walked into the cool living room. With the kids not home, the place looked organized.

brought color to her cheeks. In a few months, she'd

a mum.

a new car at the garage," Sylvie asked as she took

"Uh...

а

a

had someone come around. What would

on the couch.

avoiding

eye contact

with her.

she was behind paranoid, but Evelyn seemed kind of

just I wanted to discuss

pissed when I heard he won the vote. That guy is totally desperate." bywie didn't

Unlike

She'd changed the topic so swiftly when Sylvie asked. Who could it be? Perhaps,

done yet. I know he has more things up his sleeves, and it drives me nuts. I can't ket that happen, Evelyn." Evelyn nodded. "Same here, I want nothing but to see him stopped." "Which is why I came to you today. We need to come up with a definite plan to keep him in place. I need you to find something anything at all - that'd

about it."

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Chapter 84

eyes beamed. "Y...

in the dark. If something this serious is going on, he

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