58. What should I do?

I'm pacing back and forth in my room, my mind racing over everything that just happened. I can't believe Adrian stood up for me like that.

Suddenly, the wall opens up and Adrian wheels himself in. Without thinking, I run to him and throw my arms around him, hugging him tight. It feels like I'm holding onto a lifeline.

"Adrian, I-" I start to say, ready to explain everything.

But Adrian interrupts me. "I believe you," he says softly. "I know you didn't push her."

His words make me feel warm all over. He believes me! I pull back a little to look at his face, searching his gorgeous silver eyes.

"Really?" I ask, hardly daring to hope.

Adrian nods. "Really. I know you wouldn't do something like that, Stella."

I feel tears pricking at my eyes, but I blink them away. "Thank you," I whisper. "I was so scared you'd believe her over me."

Adrian takes my hand in his. "I trust you."

Hearing his words had my heart fluttering with joy a