EVELYN’S POV:

"What's going on, Dad?" I asked demandingly, staring sternly into his eyes, waiting for him to say something comprehensible.

He seemed confused and gave me a look as if he didn’t understand what I was talking about. The whole thing was making me impatient, and I felt like I was losing my mind.

"Cut this off, Dad. This isn’t like you. What did you do to Dana?"

"Oh, darling, I only spoke to her about a matter that didn’t sit well with her. And, let’s just say, it wouldn’t feel right in your presence either. But don’t worry—it’s harmless, darling. Now, can we do something else?"

"What can’t...