Chapter 183 I Need Some Air

• Lottie POV
• I stood in the doorway, my heart pounding as I listened to Adam's muffled conversation. The smell of sweet potato fries wafted through the air, a familiar scent that almost made me dizzy. Adam had put them in the air fryer before leaving the room. I wasn't stupid; I knew exactly who he was on the phone, too, even if he tried to keep it from me. It was Kane. He was the only one who knew how much I loved them. The fact he remembered that detail, even now, made me smile despite myself.
• When Adam left the room, I crept closer, standing silently in the hallway to catch more of their conversation. The familiar pull towards Kane was strong, almost overwhelming. I clenched my fists, willing myself to shut them down to control the surge of emotions that threatened to spill over. Just then, Connie's voice cut through the air, shouting down the phone at Adam. Her words were laced with insults, each one sharper than the last. It was painful to hear, but what hurt more was that Kane did nothing to defend our pups.