Chapter 39

Samuel wasn't worried about Lucas. He just thought Zara was exhausted trying to keep Lucas entertained. That was why he'd gone to Elise's place and forced her to come back for a visit. Elise had just begun to heal, but he'd torn her wounds open again. Still, her expression didn't change. Without sparing a glance at the family of three on the couch, she headed for the kitchen. Behind her, Zara's gentle voice floated over. "I told you I'd never lie to you." Lucas clapped his hands excitedly and chased after Elise. "Mom, can I have a superhero lunch today? And Mr. Krabs, too!" Elise hummed a response and rolled up her sleeves. Once he was sure she was cooking, Lucas ran back to Zara. "Zara, let's play a game!" "Sure," Zara replied. Wanda followed Elise into the kitchen. Unlike Elise, she was visibly angry. "Ms. Blake, why are you even here?" Elise merely smiled as she pulled out her old utensils and laid out the ingredients. "I've learned how to make some of the characters. Le