**NOVALEE POV**
I spent the rest of the day at the apartment taking care of Bentley and trying to get some homework done. When it was time for a break, I got up to make something to eat.
Adam returned to the apartment, and I could tell that something was weighing heavily on his mind, but he didn't want to talk about it. So, I decided to remain silent. He sat on the couch, holding Bentley and enjoying some quiet time with him, while I continued preparing food to ensure there would be enough for both of us.
My cooking was interrupted when someone started knocking on the door. When I opened it, I found a man standing there whom I had never seen before.
“Can I help you?” I asked.
“I’m looking for Opal,” he replied, his tone rough and demanding.
“Angelo,” Adam said, standing up.
“You tw
