Chapter 38

Zara didn't seem bothered. "I knew you still cared about that," she said with a laugh. "Good thing we're all together tonight. Once we sit down, we can clear up all the misunderstandings." Elise held her tongue. The car fell quiet for the rest of the ride. Only Zara and Samuel spoke, drifting in and out of topics Elise couldn't join in on. When they reached Hilltop Manor, Elise was the first to get out. Wanda opened the door. She was surprised, but also delighted. "Mrs. Holt—" "Don't call me that," Elise cut in as she slipped on disposable shoe covers. "Where's Lucas?" Seeing Wanda point upstairs, Elise headed up. Wanda's eyes widened when she saw Samuel and Zara walk in together. They really had no sense of restraint. But as a housekeeper, she couldn't say anything. She bent down and fetched them some indoor slippers. From the staircase landing, Elise had a clear view of the entryway below. Wanda hung Samuel's coat while he took Zara's bag and hung it neatly on the rack. I