A painful realization.

"Nina Catersville? I've never heard of that name before..."

Adrian's response left Clara and Cassidy in a state of shock, their expressions reflecting their confusion as they stared at him in astonishment.

Recognizing the bewilderment on his face, they realized he was genuinely unaware of who Hayley was, without any hint of pretentiousness. And this fazed them the more as they couldn't comprehend his expression.

Cassidy recoiled, her brow furrowing in deep confusion, before she turned to Clara, exchanging bewildered looks with her.

Clara’s expression mirrored her own confusion. They had not anticipated this reaction from Adrian upon waking; his behavior was unsettling, leaving them both perplexed.

Shifting her focus back to Adrian, Cassidy looked into his naive emerald eyes, which seemed devoid of clarity.

After a moment of silence, Adrian spoke up, shattering the tension that had settled within them.

"Who is she, Cass? You look confused about my lack of knowledge. Both of you seem