CHAPTER 11: Nolan will find out sooner or later!

  Simon's POV

  I was glad to see my sister and my nephew were home. Mum needed her, and I knew she didn't have much time left and wanted it to be the best it could be.

  As I made my way over to them, I couldn't help but think about our mother. She was struggling, and I knew she wanted to spend as much time with Evelyn and Ethan as possible. It was a bittersweet thought, knowing that her time was running out.

  "Evelyn, it's good to see you're settling in," I said as I walked in. The stench of bleach and air freshener hit me the second I entered. I pinched my nose and smiled to myself. My sister had always been a clean freak, and while I tried my best to keep the place tidy for my mother, I also had my beta duties to attend to. Mother was not keen on anyone coming into the cottage, which was understandable. But since Evelyn was home and little Ethan was, too, it was good to see her looking somewhat happier.