Chapter 12 – Which Was More Dangerous?

(Cal’s POV)

Any sane woman would be terrified and look for help immediately. As expected, the children cried and dashed toward her. Isabella wrapped her arms around her waist, screaming in fear, but Eve remained calm. She bent her knees, putting the boy down and kissing the little girl’s head.

“It’s okay, baby,” she assured calmly. “Stay here, okay?” she said, kissing the top of her head.

A faint sigh escaped Eve’s mouth as she glanced at the older boy, struggling to breathe. He must be Cooper, the boy that Eve mentioned earlier. Diana has had asthma since she was a baby, and he looked like he was suffering from it.

Eve turned around, squeezing her eyes shut and opening them as if waking herself up. Lisa, my late wife, would panic at this situation, but when Eve looked at me, a smile was plastered on her lips.

“I’m so glad you insisted on taking me home, Mr. Barclay -”

“Cal,” I corrected, giving her the bags.

She took them immediately and crouched down, opening the bag tote bag simila