Chapter 20

"Grandmother acts like she's some kind of divine blessing to this family. The way she dotes on Evelyn, you'd think she walked on water!"

"Not a single soul dares to contradict her. The only person who ever dared mention grandchildren was Mother!"

Nathan's expression darkened like storm clouds gathering.

In all his years at Sterling Manor, he'd only known peace and quiet. Never once had he heard raised voices or arguments.

A disturbing thought struck him - had Evelyn been suffering in silence all this time? His fingers moved before he could stop them, pulling out his phone to text her.

Meanwhile, in the guest bedroom, Evelyn was lounging across the bed, giggling with Olivia over some private joke.

The sudden ping of her phone interrupted their laughter.

She glanced at the screen and immediately rolled her eyes so hard it hurt.