Dustin glanced at the keys on the table and said meaningfully, "All this secrecy, just what are you scheming?"

"You sound as if two weak women like us are capable of plotting a scheme." Eleanor forced a smile.

"Yeah, we've sincerely repented and have no other ulterior motives. We swear on our lives!" Elena swore, going all out to convince Dustin.

Eleanor's eyes twitched when she heard her, wishing she could slap her across the face.

"For heaven's sake, why did you include me in your swear?"