Chapter 207

"Maria? Maria!" Lily Summer’s voice yanked Maria back from her thoughts. "What were you thinking about? I’ve been pouring my heart out here and you totally spaced out." Lily looked annoyed. "I was trying to figure something out for you." Lily pouted. "So… got any ideas?" "From what I know about Evelyn Williams, no matter how nice you are to her, it’s pointless. The only time your kindness pays off is when you show up just as she needs something from you. Like when you gave her money." "Exactly! Yes, that!" Lily’s eyes lit up, instantly agreeing with her. "When you were married to James, was Evelyn living with you guys too?" Maria froze a moment, raising her eyes to Lily. "Why so shocked? Sure, she was your roommate too, but you and James had zero feelings between you, right? No big deal." Lily shrugged, casual about it. Maria actually kind of appreciated her attitude. It was a far cry from Amelia, who looked like she wanted to claw Maria’s eyes out every time that marriage came up. It