What Evelyn had just heard changed everything.
Initially, she wanted to slip away quietly, unnoticed.
But what she overheard had already tangled itself around her chest like barbed wire.
Curiosity and dread clash inside her.
In the end, curiosity wins.
She forced her expression into something calm and composed, then returned to her VIP room, smoothing down her dress as if nothing was wrong.
"Are you guys done?" she asked lightly. Smile.
"Yes, we are…" Liam stood up quickly, dutiful as always.
Evelyn moved to Oliver, helping her son wipe his little hands and mouth.
Once Oliver was neat and spotless, she smiled at him. "Alright, sweetheart, time to go. Uncle Liam will take you to the car and wait for me there."
Oliver blinked.
"But Mommy… can't we go together?"
"I won't be long." She kissed the top of his head and tapped his nose playfully. "Wait in the car with Uncle Liam. You can play with him while I finish something boring."
