CHAPTER 58

Turning my face away from Adrian, I couldn't help but feel a sense of unease wash over me. I was very grateful for the interruption when the door creaked open, my heart skipping a beat as Xavier and Grandma Charlotte stepped into the room.

"Grandma!" My face lit up with a smile as she walked in. A sad look passed across her face, and she tried to play it cool by smiling.

Xavier's eyes locked onto Adrian for a moment. His gaze swept over the room but not before scanning him with an intensity that made my skin tingle. It was clear he didn't fancy Adrian's presence one bit. His lips were set in a hard line; for a moment, I thought I saw a possessive look in his eyes, but I immediately brushed it off.

But wait, isn't that look... Does that mean he is jealous? Xavier is jealous? Oh my! I had thought he had zero interest in me, like the way he always played it cool, like we were siblings.

Adrian's expression was bold and daring, his face twisted into a scowl. His eyes flashed with anger whi