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Chapter 40 - Are you ashamed of me?

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Chapter 40

~ ELENA’S POV~

I sat at the edge of the bed, a book in my hands, but I barely read a word. My attention was entirely on Adriano. Ever since our not-so-perfect kiss, we hadn’t said much. It felt like he was avoiding me, placing a boundary between us, and I didn’t know how to cross it.

He stood at the mirror, adjusting the tie of his perfectly fitted suit. His whole demeanor radiated power and confidence. I wanted to ask where he was going, but suddenly it felt impossible to approach him. Gathering my courage, I dropped the book on the bedside table and pushed myself to my feet.

“Are you going somewhere?” I asked, silently cursing myself for sounding so timid. His back remained turned as he fastened his watch. “Yeah,” he muttered, low and void of any warmth.

“Can I come too?” My voice trembled slightly. Staying in the hotel felt suffocating; I needed air, some distraction.

“No.” His single word reply hit harder than I expected.

“Why?” I frowned, trying to understand.

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