Chapter 036

The message played over and over in my head, filling me with a growing sense of unease. I glanced at my phone again, the words blurring as my heart raced. The thought of Adrian doing something behind my back seemed impossible, but the warning kept tugging at me.

Sophia’s voice cut through my thoughts. “Hey, what’s going on? You look like you’ve seen a ghost.”

I forced a weak smile, trying to play it off, but I could feel the worry creeping into my expression. “I, um… I need to take care of something. Could you cover for me?”

She looked at me, puzzled, but nodded. “Of course. Just… let me know if you need anything, okay?”

“Thanks, Sophia,” I mumbled, grabbing my things and making my way out of the office. My steps felt heavy, and the whole walk to the curb felt like a dream. I flagged down a taxi, barely registering the driver’s question before giving him our address. The whole ride, my mind churned, bouncing between fear, confusion, and denial. Adrian couldn’t possibly be hiding somet