He was out of optionsâthat was why he resorted to using a strangerâs identity to probe her thoughts.Unaware of any of this, Adora stared at the three messages from White-Coat Deity, brows slightly furrowed, her expression unreadable.Madame Lee: "My personal take is that the market will continue di
âNo, I just finished a surgery. Emergency case came in around fourâa construction worker fell from a height. "Three steel rods went straight through his body. It was critical. Four of us operated together and didnât stop until just now.âHe said it lightly, as if it were just another day on the job
Before Louis could respond, she shut the door on him. Laura had been watching the entire exchange from the living room. When the door clicked shut and Adora remained standing there in silence, Laura got up and walked over quietly. âAdora, what is it? What did Dr. Walker say that youâre suppose
But he was still single, which meant he clearly had standards. He wasnât someone driven by lust, nor did he give in to just anyone. But why her? Was he just into pretty faces? Adora knew where she stood among the socialites of the Capitalâher looks were top-tier. When sheâd first come back,
Adora turned her head and stared at him, stunned. Marriage? They hadnât even defined their relationship, and this guy was already proposing?"You... what kind of joke is this!" After a pause, she snapped in disbelief. "Marriage isnât something you play around with. Youâre being way too reckless
After saying goodbye to Richard, Louis headed out and caught up to Adora just as she was stepping into the elevator. He reached out, stopped the doors with one hand, and slipped in beside her.Her face was still flushed, and she avoided looking at him entirely.With no one else in the elevator, Lou