POV: Hailey

The next morning, I was trying hard to be the good, happy wife, just like I promised Evans. I had almost forgotten the big, scary truth about Nancy and the basement, thanks to the sleeping medicine Evans had given me. All I remembered was that Evans was protecting an orphan, and that Calix was a bad guy.

Evans looked very tired when he came downstairs. He said he had an "urgent meeting" and had to leave super early, but he hugged me tight and promised he loved me. I just wanted to believe him and move on.

I went to the office to work on my fashion designs....