Louisa leaps back, startled by Evelyn's loud voice and the bang to her table. “Eve!”

“What? The guy is getting annoying.”

Louisa opens her mouth, genuinely surprised and offended by Evelyn's comments about Fred. “You speak as if you don't know how much Fred has done for me.

How would I have managed without his help with Liam? Both medically and financially.

Whether I'm in the hospital or here, who do you think took care of Liam like his own?

You used to be so appreciative of him as well. What changed?”

Evelyn scoffs at Louisa's defense of Fred and says slowly, “Girl, don't be so naive and indulging.

You...