Once a Doormat, Now Untouchable
Excitement, because if it were true, the Hampton and Hutton families would, in a sense, become in-laws.
But fear, too. With Penelope's vindictive nature, she might say anything in front of the Huttons to make the Hamptons look bad.
The more Adeline thought about it, the more uneasy she became. Unable to sleep, she went downstairs for some water and found the foyer light still on.
"Cal?" She froze when she saw him there, suitcase in hand, changing his shoes to leave. "It's the middle of the night. Where are you going?"