When Malachi jumped up Lavender's heart raced, afraid he was going to attack Evan here in the cafe. She wouldn't blame him for it, but it wasn't what she wanted. She didn't blame him for wanting to kill him either. Evan had that effect on people. She honestly didn't know what she ever saw in him? Or was it that he had changed for the worse since? It didn't matter nor did she care. She just wanted him out of their lives.
She stood up and took Malachi's hand. She gave it squeeze then let it go to walk around the table to crouch down to pick up the papers scattered on the floor. She took in a deep breath as she did, not wanting to respond or let it look like Evan was getting to her at all. She needed to get them out of there.