Chapter 26. Dinner Meeting

Adeline's POV

I stepped out of my bedroom all dolled up to meet a guy who was invited for the dinner at the house. I was dressed up in a short floral white dress that reached above my thighs.

My hairs were messily braided going with my look and a little bit of make up helped me hide my dark circles and tiredness.

I blinked tiredly and my face showed my weariness but I could not help. I was tired and just wanted to sleep but everyone had gathered in the backyard. The guy whom I was meeting was someone they all knew.

He was involved in the same work my family did so it was nothing to think about much. I took a deep breath and started walking towards the grand stairs of the mansion to walk down when I heard...… his voice.

I turned my head back to see him walking out of his room and his phone near his ear, talking on the phone. I quickly snapped my head forward and started climbing the stairs fast.

Run, Adeline.

I did not want to int