Chapter 928

"Enough, you two, knock it off," Jenny said. It was weird how they'd been bickering nonstop since they'd met up today. She eyed them suspiciously and added, "It's come to this. We can't fix it if Beth's mad, and none of us are avoiding the consequences. Let's just stay quiet for now, okay?" Time crept by, and when it was almost time to pick Elysia up from preschool, Bethany finally came out of her room. "I'll go get Ely," she said, avoiding eye contact with everyone and heading straight for the door. "I'll go," Mateo said, standing up. "You're not in the right frame of mind right now, and I'd rather you didn't drive. Let me do it. You stay home and wait for me." Then, he glanced at Jenny and Frank. "You two, look after her for me." "Oh, just go already," Jenny said helplessly. Mateo left quickly. Bethany hesitated before returning to her room. She knew they meant well, but there was just too much to take in all at once—it was overwhelming. "I'll check on her," Frank said, risi