She sounded surprised that he knew.
That was enough.
David asked why she contacted the school.
Evelyn said she was worried. She said she had noticed Oliver becoming too dependent on Vanessa. She said she thought someone needed to check.
Vanessa listened from the passenger seat.
She heard the same careful language Rachel had warned her about.
Protection.
Concern.
Family.
Words that sounded gentle while causing damage.
David asked a harder question.
Why had she never asked him or Vanessa directly?
There was silence.
Then Evelyn said she did not think they would listen.
David ended the call after that.
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