When I woke up, I was lying on a bed in an entirely different room.Adam was sitting on a couch beside the bed. The moment he noticed that I was awake, he rushed to my side and pulled me to his chest.“I'm so sorry, dear,” he said softly, his voice filled with regret. “I should have never left you all alone. Those bastards will definitely pay.”I wanted to tell him they've already paid, but I didn't want to ruin whatever story Mr. Knox's men had cooked up.Talking about stories, I slowly lifted my head, staring at him. “I called your line, Elena answered.”Adam flinched, a bead of sweat forming on his forehead. “That… uhm, little Becky was feeling sick so she called and asked for my help.”“That doesn't give her the right to take your calls.”“She was tired and stressed out, she probably thought it was her own phone.”“I heard your voice on the background.”“I was talking to Little Becky!" He snapped. "What's with all the questions?”“Nothing," I murmured.Adam must think I'm a total
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