Chapter 74

Evelyn turned to leave, her movements abrupt. Adriel called out a goodbye, but Evelyn just waved over her shoulder.

As the door closed behind her, Adriel turned to Emma. "What's going on with Evelyn? She seemed really worked up."

Emma shrugged, her eyes still fixed on the necklace. "I don't know. She's just been really scared about something lately.”

Adriel raised an eyebrow. "Scared? That's not like Evelyn."

Emma shrugged again, her expression betraying her inner thoughts. "I don't know, Adriel. Maybe she is just stressed or something."

Adriel nodded and continued to his room but Emma rushed behind him and held on to his chair, wheeling him forward.

“It's been a while since you did this.” He mumbled to her.

“You always complain that I don't need to wheel you around and that it is electric, so…”

“But you know I want you to do this for me sometimes.” He chuckled, patting her hand on his shoulder.

“So how is the case with Darwin? I know he is still in the police custody.” She as