Sitting next to her was a familiar-looking woman.
I froze in shock. Wasn't this the mistress I had caught with Easton just a few days ago?
"Rylee, I called you over today to discuss something."
I thought, "As long as it's not another weird remedy for me to try. My kidneys are already shot."
"Let me introduce you. This is Esther Wallace, Mr. Wallace's youngest daughter from next door. She just returned from studying abroad and now works at a research institute."
"I know her, Mom." I extended a hand in greeting. "She was at my house a few days ago."
Esther blushed. Eloise looked awkward, coughing and muttering, "She's a respectable girl. Why is he so oblivious?"
She glanced at me and continued, "Rylee, I know this is hard on you. But what man doesn't seek a little novelty now and then? Easton still cares about you. Where he's lacking, I'll make it up to you, okay?"
"Mom, I remember all the kindness you've shown me."
I glanced at Esther and forced a smile. "Don't worry, I know what to do."
"You and Easton have been married for years, and I'm getting older. My only wish is to hold a grandchild soon."