A noise came from the doorway. Chloe Bishop turned and saw Adrian Grayson toddling in, probably hungry—he tugged at her pant leg, eyes fixed on the steaming pot.Looking at that delicate little face, she still found it hard to accept that he was Xavier Grayson and Lana Rose's son.Noticing she was spacing out, Adrian tugged her pants again, pointed at the pot, then patted his stomach, fixing her with a pitiful look from those big, clear eyes.That one look was enough to make her cave. She ruffled his hair. Though her heart felt heavy, her voice was gentle. "Hungry? Go wash your hands. It'll be ready soon."Adrian nodded and obediently went to wash up.When Chloe Bishop came out of the kitchen, she saw Adrian already sitting at the table. The way he sat there so quietly made her chest ache.She'd made small wontons today—shrimp-filled, which took some time. Watching the little guy eat with such relish should have made her proud, but instead she felt a pang of sadness.After the meal, Ad
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