• Schemes Of The Commander

Desmond paused, he knew for a fact that he wasn't expecting any guests tonight. “Who is it? Let them in.”

The maid quickly left. “Who could that be?” Martha thought out loud.

Some moments later, Elizabeth was standing before them. Their faces dropped and they immediately stopped eating.

Jason immediately got up. “Didn't we tell you to never return?” he asked.

“What? Has your stupid daughter died and now you need money for a funeral?” Desmond asked her, his voice laced with disdain.

Elizabeth raised her head and swallowed, she could feel her chest tightening all over again as her memories of living here with them resurfaced.

“No, I don't need your money. I came here to properly pack my things, as well as Howard, Skyler and Ethan's things.” she said. “Some of them hold sentimental value, though I doubt that you people know anything about sentimentality.”

Jason and Martha exchanged an incredulous glare after she made her statement. Desmond rose to his feet.

“If you don't get out of t
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