Ivan shut his eyes briefly as he tried to rein in the rage that was beginning to take over him. He didn't want to scare her any further, so he took a deep breath before opening his eyes again, just as the tub had filled with enough water. Shutting the tap, he stepped out to call Evelyn, as he emerged from the bathroom, he noticed her flinch slightly at the sudden sight of him.
In a low voice, he said, "The bath is ready, you can go in now."
She gave him a nod, then stood up and walked towards him. As she did, he could hear her heart thudding in her chest like a fluttering bird, her eyes dilated and face flushed. When she came to stand in front of him, she parted her trembling lips and whispered, "T-the..dress."
"Hm," is all he responded as he slowly stepped behind her.
