Chapter 23. Caught

Evelyn

“God, I can’t even express how thrilled I am to have both of you here,” Rosaline enveloped me in a tight hug the moment we walked in. “I’ve already set up the room for you two, and I’ve prepared a variety of dishes! I still can’t believe my stupid son finally made a good decision.”

“Well, technically, he didn’t. I did,” I chuckled as she released me from the hug.

“Really? So this idiot didn’t even consider bringing you here to stay with us for a few days?” Her glare fixed on Jacob. “How dare you?!”

“Hey, don’t start this, Evie. You’re making trouble for me!” Jacob’s disbelief turned to me, causing a giggle to escape my lips. He then faced his mother, his tone urgent. “Mom, trust me it was my idea to stay here. She’s lying.”

“Is she?” Enzo raised an eyebrow, munching on a packet of chips. “I don’t think so, because you, my son, seem to prefer staying everywhere else but at home.”

“Dad, I can’t believe you’re doing this right now. Shou