Chapter 47. Can’t Ignore Anymore

Adeline's POV

The room felt stifling once again as Aurora and I froze, staring at the door that had just opened. Standing there, leaning casually against the frame, was Christian, his familiar smirk plastered across his face.

“Good job lying, sweethearts,”

he drawled, his voice laced with amusement.

Aurora’s shoulders sagged in relief, her wide eyes narrowing into an exasperated glare.”I didn’t lie,” she retorted, rolling her eyes dramatically as she crossed her arms.

I sighed in relief and closed my eyes to calm my heart knowing it was not Aaron.

Christian chuckled, his smirk deepening as he tilted his head.”Sure, you didn’t.” His tone was teasing, the kind that made it hard to tell whether he was being serious or not.

Before Aurora could fire back, Christian’s gaze shifted behind him, and My breath caught as another figure walked into the room—Luciano.

My heart raced the moment my eyes landed on him. I clenched my fists a