'Seriously, doesn't he have anything better to do?' Evelyn's mind spun with theories about why he had shown up. Sofia noticed her distraction. "What's wrong?" Evelyn couldn't possibly tell the truth. The last thing she needed was Sofia suggesting he should come over. That would reveal everything. She responded with forced calm, "Just some drama at the office. I need to swing by and handle it." Evelyn excused herself and quickly made a phone call as she left the hospital room. "Where are you?" "In the underground parking. Section D." "Wait there. I'm on my way." Evelyn jabbed the elevator button impatiently. She sprinted through the parking lot and, upon finding Chris' car, leaned against the door, gasping for air. The window rolled down smoothly. Chris tilted his head, motionin

