Elly's face had frozen. Eva, knowing that Elly's father was dead, was watching them curiously. The fear on the woman's face was real. She didn't look well.
Elly said, "They've treated dad, mom, let's go home."
When Eva noticed the woman's condition, she said, "It would be good if I went home by myself." Normally she had come down to town with Elly and would have returned in her car. But right now, she wasn't what was important.
"Okay, I'll drop you off," Joe said.
Elly wanted to object. "No, we'll drop Eva off first then go to our own home."
"You need to get your mother home quickly. I'll take care of Eva," Joe said.
Joe was right. "No problem Elly, I'll go back with Joe. Thank you," she said.
"Are you sure?" Elly asked, holding her hands.
"I'm sure, we'll go right away. After all,
