Chapter 975

Bethany closed the bathroom door, feeling a pang of regret. She shouldn't have snapped at Trystan, but she just couldn't help it. The sight of him brought back last night's dream, and she sighed wearily before beginning her morning routine. Her low mood hung heavy over breakfast, leaving the four of them mostly silent. After eating, Bethany and Trystan took the children to preschool. Elijah was already waiting downstairs in the car. "Beth," Trystan said cautiously, "why don't you and Elysia... ride with me?" "No thanks. I'm not used to riding in luxury cars." Bethany pulled Elysia along as they walked out. "We'll just hail a cab." He wanted to insist but thought better of it and kept quiet. Once in the car, he and Asher spoke simultaneously. "Last night......" Trystan spoke first. "Did you guys make Mommy angry last night?" Asher immediately shook his head, then asked, "Daddy, did you make Mommy angry last night?" "I don't think so." He had been replaying yesterday's events