Eva's POV
"Little Elizabeth? How do you know my mother's name?" I was baffled, confused, and controlling the heartbeat that was beginning to deafen other senses.
The subtle, bittersweet smile of a carnival sat on his lips. For reasons unknown, he had to look away. For known reasons, he didn't want to match my curious gaze that was questioning him a thousand questions.
"Elizabeth Maxwell is dead. She died in a...car accident." The words were so heavy in my mouth, but they rolled out shakily. At that, Charles whipped his head to me. For the first time since I've gotten there, tears welled in my eyes to show my true feelings.
I feared I'd be living alone forever since Damien was ostracized, but there I was. I thought I had no family left, but there he was.
His reaction appall
