Chapter 014

As we pulled up to the Knight estate, the entrance glowed warmly in the evening light. Adrian’s driver helped him back into his wheelchair, and I followed closely as we headed inside. Once we entered, a maid greeted us and led us to the dining room, where an impressive spread awaited us—dishes beautifully arranged on delicate plates. My stomach grumbled at the sight.

We took our seats, and my eyes immediately landed on a bowl of risotto. “Oh my gosh, risotto! That’s my favorite!”

Adrian gave me a soft smile. “I know.”

I looked at him, stunned. “Wait—how did you know that?”

He glanced away, as if it were no big deal. “I might have done a little digging. You’ve had a rough day, and I thought something familiar might cheer you up a bit.”

The gesture was unexpected, and a warmth crept up my cheeks. “Thank you,” I murmured, genuinely touched.

As we ate, Adrian mentioned, “Oh, by the way, I’ll be resuming work tomorrow.”

“That’s great!” I said, smiling.

“Yeah, finally getting back into the