After they talked for a few minutes, Axel finally leaned in close and whispered, "Eve, we should head home soon. I miss Oliver already. And Oliver is likely missing me, too."
Evelyn nodded.
"You're right." She stood and turned to Alicia. "Alice, we'll go first. I'll call you later about Oliver's birthday party, okay?"
"Of course," Alicia said, standing to hug her. She whispers, "And, Eve... I'm so happy for you... He looks polite and kind, different from what I read on the news."
Evelyn pulled back slightly enough to meet Alicia in the eyes.
"Don't read anything on the internet, Alice. That news was trash. And, yes, he's not as scary as the papers say. He is the most loving and caring man I have ever met."
"Of course..." Alicia chuckled, then lowered her voice. "Well, he's much scarier in person... but in a good way."
Evelyn softly laughed before she finally left.
