Chapter - [ 20 ]

[ Adeline ]

“I love this place, I mean it.” I looked around the small diner, it was homely and the mouth watering aroma of pizza and pasta intensified my hunger. We gave our orders and waited for it to arrive with a bottle of local Italian wine.

“I told you and it’s been a very long time since I last ate here. I actually wanted to bring you here.” He said with a small smile.

“With Emily, I guess.” I said giving him a raised look.

“Yes, it was the night of Valentine’s Day. We escaped the crazy party of our friend because they were drunk their butts. It was the night when she broke the news of her pregnancy. It was the happiest night of our lives.” He told me with a flash of sadness and I regretted my question.

“I am sorry, Xavier. I shouldn’t have brought the subject. I know she is a sore subject for you since you madly loved her. I promise I’ll be more careful with my words.” I apologized feeling guilty. He somehow felt light after the hearing the devastating news of his father’s incu