Chapter 551

Thinking of the main reason I'd wanted to see Wade today, I said, "Wade, Yuna came to this game mainly to see you. This is a rare chance for you two to spend time together, so for the next few days, she'll be with you. Take care of her—and use this time to figure out how you really feel."

He looked a little startled. "Isn't that... a bit inappropriate?"

It was, considering why he'd gotten close to Yuna in the first place. But right now, I didn't have any other options.

Keeping Yuna with me was too risky. The only solution was leaving her in Wade's care.

"There's nothing inappropriate about it. I trust you," I said, giving him a look that let him know I meant it.

Wade's expression softened, a little awkward, but he nodded. "Thank you for trusting me."

I raised my coffee cup toward him, and he managed a small smile.

After a beat, I remembered Narelle's parents. "How are her folks doing?" I asked suddenly.

"They're okay," he said, glancing away. "I think they've mostly come to ter