Chapter 169

Evelyn's POV I picked up my crying daughter and pulled her close. Her face was red and streaked with tears. I reached over and touched both my sons' heads gently. The anger was building inside me, but I kept my voice gentle for the kids. "Everything's okay now. Mommy's here," I told them, looking at each twin. Then I added quietly, "Today you're going to learn how to deal with people who hurt your family." I kicked Diana hard in the knee without warning. She went down immediately and hit the ground. The rush of satisfaction felt amazing. "What did you call my daughter?" I asked. "You!" Diana gasped, trying to get back up. I stepped on her hand and pressed it into the grass. This reminded me of when she came to my house and tried to scare me. "Did you forget what happened last time you threatened me, Diana? Or do you want me to remind you how that went?" I had called Eryx as soon as I couldn't find my kids. My gut feeling was right. Looking around, I saw that the regular staff who watch