Tristan & Evelyn: Her Uncle’s Threat

‘Ah, Evelyn, I know it’s been hard on you.’ Cassandra sighed. ‘Not really, it’s been manageable,’ Evelyn replied. The worst days were behind them, and as long as her mother was by her side, she felt that life was pretty good. However, just as they were having an intimate conversation, the last person Evelyn wanted to see walked into the ward. ‘Wow, a single-bed ward,’ Edmond Townsend exclaimed. Evelyn turned her head and found her uncle and aunt entering the room. ‘What are you doing here?’ Evelyn demanded, her voice filled with surprise and annoyance. ‘Haha, Evelyn, calm down. We’ve come to visit our sister-in-law,’ Janice Townsend replied, wearing a fake smile on her face as she stepped further into the room. Evelyn took a few deep breaths, trying to compose herself. ‘My mother is unwell. Let’s have this conversation outside.’ ‘Why? Let’s just talk about it here,’ Janice insisted, refusing to leave and instead sitting on the bed. ‘Cassandra, I came here today with Edmond because we n