Chapter 228

She turned, worry strewn on her face, "I can't leave both of you, Evie."

Jesus Christ, Lily, you'll be back in a flash; this is merely a spa session." Eva snorted but then smiled as she gazed down at Constance, who grinned back at her.

Every day, her resemblance to her father became more obvious. The thick black hair and the soulful green eyes that seemed to be looking into her soul made her want to have hers.

Constance was a peaceful baby. It was as if the universe realized Lily couldn't handle any more challenges and sent her an angel, which was a waste because Lily never stopped fusing.

"Even Constance is tired of your sorry ass, right, Cos?"

The baby beamed again, Lily groaned playfully, and she resumed running the brush through her hair while they watched quietly.

"I'm just worried about both of you, and my worry isn't baseless, "she said defiantly. "Face it, Eva; you've not been yourself for a while now."

If she meant since the nigh