Eva's heart dropped to the pit of her stomach.
Her hands trembled as she placed the knife and fork on either side of her plate, then turned to look at her daughter, who was eating eagerly. "Victoria, are you full now? Mommy will take you back to your room, okay?"
Victoria, confused, shook her head. "I'm not full yet!"
"How about we take your food back to your room then, okay?"
Victoria was about to refuse, but seeing the strange look on her mother's face, she paused. With her big, doe-like eyes, she reluctantly nodded.
Eva stood up, picked up Victoria's plate and drink, and carried them to the room.
After settling Victoria in her room, Eva quietly closed the door behind her.
Ethan watched her silently, his expression unreadable.
Then he saw Eva walk swiftly toward him, and without
