Chapter 134. I Should Have Told You

2024

Adrian’s POV

I buttoned the last cuff with trembling fingers.

It wasn’t the pain. Not the bruised ribs or the dull,persistent throb in my head. It was the news that Ari had delivered several minutes ago with a grim look on her face.

I adjusted the collar of my shirt and slipped into the navy suit she had brought me for me.It still had the faint scent of plastic wrapping, clean, untouched. Which was ironic, considering the mess I was about to walk into.

I hadn’t asked for the full damage report yet. I didn’t need to. One look at that headline had been enough.

“Adrian Kane Sued for Custody Battle Over Secret Daughter.”

Evie.My daughter.

She was in the middle of this. Dr