“We can speak where the boys can see us.”

He opened his mouth to object and then seemed to understand why I had said it.

Sabrina stepped into the library behind him.

“I think everyone needs to know what is happening.”

“Agreed,” I replied.

“But not at the children’s expense.”

Evelyn shut the door.

Her composure had returned, although it did not extend to her hands, which trembled as she adjusted her necklace.