Emily Nathan’s father cleared his throat, studying Adrian with an amused expression. “Breakfast with us, Adrian? Well, I suppose the sun does rise in the east after all,” he joked lightly, the corners of his mouth twitching. I forced a polite smile. Adrian, of course, didn’t flinch. He simply leaned back slightly in his chair, one hand resting on the polished wood, the other clasped loosely in front of him. His dark eyes landed on me for a brief second, making the air between us suddenly heavier. I had to look away. Fast. “Time’s on my side today,” he said casually, voice calm but deliberate. His gaze lingered long enough to make me swallow hard and avert my eyes completely to my plate. I could feel the heat rising in my cheeks, and I tried not to tremble, tried not to think about last night. Every instinct in me screamed to run, to hide. Instead, I forced my posture straight, my expression composed, my movements careful. Nathan’s mother, on the other hand, had the uncanny abilit
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