Rose's POV"Oh!" I said, knowing the book would be impossible to get. I thanked the man and left but as I turned a corner, I bumped into someone, jolting me out of my reverie."Oh, I'm sorry," I apologized, looking up to see Fena standing before me with a tense expression.Her usually friendly demeanor was replaced by a guarded look, and I couldn't help but sense an underlying tension in the air. "Fena, are you alright?" I asked, concerned by her change in demeanor.She took a step back, her eyes narrowing as she studied me. "I'm fine," she replied coolly, "but I can't help but notice that you've been spending quite a bit of time with Adriel lately."I was taken aback by her accusation. "I— uh, we've been spending time together for the sake of the children," I explained, trying to keep my voice steady.Fena's expression hardened. "That's not what I meant, Rose," she said, her tone sharp. "I've noticed the way he looks at you, the way he's been trying to win you back. It's obvious he
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