Chapter 38

Evelyn and Sebastian took the next day off, each spending it snuggled under the covers to rest and recover. Evelyn knew her body was fragile, so she made sure not to burden herself unnecessarily. … At 10:00 pm, Lucas returned to the home he shared with Evelyn. When he opened the shoe cabinet to retrieve his indoor slippers, he paused. His dark eyes swept across the shelves. Evelyn had always been cool and reserved, yet she had an undeniable zest for life and liked vibrant things. Even when it came to the most ordinary slippers, she preferred to buy them in bright colors. There were usually a few pairs in soft yellow, cyan, or vintage blue—standing out starkly against his black, gray, and white pairs. They were hard to ignore. And now, as he looked at the shoe cabinet, he noticed that those bright colors were gone. In their place was a dull emptiness. Margaret stepped forward to take his suit jacket. "Welcome home, Mr. Grant." Lucas closed the cabinet door. "Where are her sho