*Adele's point of view*Concern was written all over Paul's face. Suddenly, the weight I had been carrying all night felt heavier than ever.Paul looked almost relieved when he approached me. His eyes scanned my face slowly, like he was checking for damage, searching for cracks. The intensity of it made my skin prickle. At first, it was just concern.Then his gaze dropped, and everything changed. His eyes darkened the moment they landed on my neck."Adele… what is that?" he asked carefully, his voice low, controlled, but no longer soft."What is what?" I replied, forcing confusion into my tone, even though my stomach had already dropped to my feet.This was going to spiral."Do not play dumb with me," he said, stepping closer. "What is that on your neck?"His voice hardened. I saw his jaw tighten. The shift in him was subtle but unmistakable.However, I felt cornered."Mosquito bites," I answered quickly, too quickly. I shuffled back a few inches, pretending it was casual movement, th
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