Chapter 29

Eva

She looked none too happy to see me either, halting in place. She was wearing a long fancy peach colored dress that admittedly made her look elegant, admirable even if I didn't know her true nature. The frown on her face and the murder in her eyes didn't appeal to the image she was trying to portray.

“I should say I'm surprised to see you here, but you always did like to stick your nose into other people's family matters didn't you?” she stated in a false breezy tone her face betrayed.

“If that means standing up for myself, then yes. Although I'd hardly call what happened last night a family matter considering how publicly you almost humiliated me.” I replied in an equally casual tone.

“Yes, but I apologized, didn't I?” She visibly grimaced at that before continuing “And we found the culprit.”

“You mean your scapegoat.” I bit out, watching her stiffen in turn.

“Accusing me in my own home, this is a new low, even for you.” she spat out.

“Are you stupid? The proof was right there a