STILL watching him walk away, with the sound of his footsteps fading down the hallway, leaving her standing frozen in shock. Her heart thudded unevenly in her chest. Something felt off. Adrian… he was changing. Ever so slightly, yet enough to make her uneasy. The way he moved, the way he barely looked at her before leaving, it all felt different.
Her mind raced. ‘Why was he acting like this?’
Then, as if struck by a sudden inspiration, a small, determined smile formed on her lips. She couldn’t let the moment slip. If she wanted to see him again tonight, she had to act now. Swiftly, she hurried after him, her soft steps quiet but urgent on the polished floor.
“Babe? Please, hold up!” she called, her voice laced with both hope and a hint of desperation.
Adrian stopped abruptly, his hand
