A voice came from the doorway.
Everyone turned to look toward the entrance.
Emily Parker frowned deeply and squinted her eyes. "Who?"
Alitzel Williams stormed into the room, her fury palpable. Christopher Lewis did his best to stop his wife, but her ferocity was unstoppable; he simply gave up trying.
Hope Williams looked at Alitzel, Christopher, and Waylon Lewis, who entered after them, a hint of surprise flashing across her face.
"Mom? Dad? When did you get here?"
Alitzel immediately grabbed Hope's hand, her icy gaze locking onto Emily Parker.
"We originally planned to just pick up Little Hope, but Mrs. Carter's voice was so loud she practically wanted to blow the roof off the house. I couldn't tolerate it anymore; I had to come argue with her."
Hope, curious, turned her head to look at Waylon.
