Chapter 105

• Adrian shook his head, already making his way to the door. “ No, it’s fine. I’ll catch up with you later. ” He hesitated for a second, as if he wanted to say more, but then he glanced at Dianne and seemed to think better of it. “ Take care, Lucy. ”
• Lucy watched him leave, a sense of unease settling over her. She had noticed that Adrian had been more distant lately, and today had only confirmed her suspicions—there was something he wasn’t saying. But before she could dwell on it, Dianne’s voice pulled her back to the present.
• “ Well, ” Dianne said, clearly relieved now that Adrian was gone. “ I’m glad we have some time alone. ”