That day, Adora was struggling with menstrual cramps. After Louis arrived, he tossed his suit jacket onto the foot of her bed. Later, when Adora finished her treatment and pulled the blanket over herself, the jacket ended up getting covered. When Louis left, he completely forgot about it.It wasn
"No, I just lay down and started reading," Adora replied.The moment the words left her mouth, she realized how gentle her tone sounded, especially in the stillness of the night. It carried the kind of softness reserved for a lover’s whisper.But between them, there was nothing of the sort.They we
Louis asked coldly, "How did you find out that Miss Matthews was living here?"Adora was about to reply when Eugene, for once, answered honestly. "A few days ago, at the reception, Laura went looking for you. You two left early together... I noticed and secretly followed...""Hah! You’ve grown some
"Uncle!" Eugene exploded, clutching his injured forehead as he jumped to his feet. "I’m already hurt, and you’re still hitting me!""You forced your way into someone’s home and harassed her. That’s illegal. Getting hit is letting you off easy. You should be locked up," Louis said coldly, his voice
"Adora..." Eugene called out, his voice thick with emotion as he stepped closer. "I... I don’t think I can get over you. As long as you don't have HIV, even if you’ve had a child, I don’t care... Ruby…she’s nothing compared to you. "Worst of all, she lied to me…"Adora laughed sharply, her words s
Thinking about it a little more, Adora realized it couldn’t have been Louis who “leaked” her location. He had known from the very beginning that she was living here and had never once let it slip. There was no reason for him to tell Eugene now.So how had that man found her?The more she thought
Laura nodded toward the medical supplies stacked neatly on the nightstand and gave a knowing smile. "I think Dr. Walker treats you differently. He’s way more attentive with you."Adora immediately shot that down. "No way. He was just a little nicer today. You've seen how he usually talks to me. He
Adora lay flat, staring up at the ceiling. "I've thought it through. The traffickers she worked with were never caught, and maybe they never will be. "Even if I have a recording of her admitting it, it’s still not enough to convict her. Reporting her would be useless.""So, what are you planning to
How exactly had she managed it? How much pain and suffering had she endured to survive that kind of inhuman cruelty?The more Louis thought about it, the more he realized that this woman was wrapped in layers of mystery, each one pulling him in deeper, tempting him to uncover the truth.His gaze l