Chapter 37 – Reaching Jessy's Heart

(Eve's POV)

I shifted my gaze at Marga, noticing her cold stare, but she decided to remain silent. My only solace was that she wasn’t Bethany, who would pounce on the opportunity to question me. I knew she was itching to ask about my puffy eyes and red nose. She probably blamed Callahan for it because she saw us talking in the driveway.

Thinking I wasn’t ready to talk about it, she stood up, offering her hand to Isabella.

“Let’s have that warm bath, Isabella,” she said, smiling gently at my daughter.

Isabella groaned, not wanting to leave yet. She and her two brothers were seated, crossed legs on the floor, playing a snake and ladder board game Cooper found in the attic. She pouted and raised her head to look at me.

“Go with Marga,” I muttered softly, kissing the top of her head. “Mommy’s head is aching. I’ll go to your room later, okay?”

“Okay,” she smiled sweetly, reaching for Marga’s hand. “Can we play later?”

“Later means time for bedtime,” Theo puckered his lips, standing up. “I