Chapter 215: A police trap

Sucking in a sharp breath, Cindy felt her lingering weariness dissipate as her mind was forced to confront the familial drama she'd tried to put from her mind. Of course Chloe would be irate that she hadn't been immediately looped in on the update regarding their stepmother's apparent attempt on Sam's life. "Everything okay?" Ethan's concerned voice broke through her distracted reverie. "It's...nothing, really," Cindy hedged, forcing a tight smile. "Just my sister overreacting to some nonsense with our stepmother, as usual. I'll fill her in later once I have all the details straight." It wasn't a total lie. With a shake of her head, Cindy tucked her phone away and reached to slip her arm through the crook of Ethan's elbow. "Come," she said, purposefully affecting a tone of nonchalance. "You're right - a bit of rest and relaxation is just what I need to recharge this afternoon." If Ethan suspected her abrupt subject change was avoidance, he gave no outward indication. Back at th