Chapter 72 Finding Out

• The sight made Eloise’s skin crawl. She wasn’t sure why, but seeing Jeda there sparked something dark inside her. Not hatred, exactly, but a deep unease. An urge to keep Jeda at arm's length.
• Bruno spotted her and waved excitedly. "Mom! Aunt Jeda got me a present!"
• Eloise forced a smile, her eyes flicking to Vincent. His casual posture, leaning back on the couch, only made her stomach tighten further. She couldn’t ignore how unsettling it was to see them all together—like nothing had changed. “Oh? What did Aunt Jeda get you?” she asked, her voice steady, masking her confusion.