CINDY’S POV
Elis gently slipped his wrist free from Evelyn’s grip without saying a word, his shoulders sagging as he sauntered toward the house.
“Baby?” she called, sounding genuinely concerned.
“I just remembered I have a Zoom meeting in ten, I'll talk to you later,” he mumbled dejectedly before disappearing inside.
Damian watched him go, then let out a weird, broken laugh, like an engine that wouldn’t start. He tried again and then doubled over, laughing like crazy, tears finally spilling out of his eyes.
As he straightened up, all of his humor disappeared, leaving his face cold and intense.
He moved closer until he was nose-to-nose with Evelyn, who bravely lifted her chin with that confident smirk still plastered on her face.
“I know your game, Evelyn,” he said, voice deadly qui
