Chapter 135. Whatever Happens

2024

Adrian’s POV

“I asked Amelia how she felt about you,”Liam whispered.

I froze.

“And?”I asked,but my voice sounded smaller than I meant it to.

“She didn’t have an answer.”

Those five words landed like a gut punch.My breath caught in my throat,and for a moment,I didn’t say anything.Couldn’t.Because I wasn’t sure what I was hoping to hear.

Liam watched me silently for a beat,then shook his head.”A lot has happened.Maybe she’s still trying to figure out who she is beneath all of that.”

I nodded slowly,but my mind was spinning with so many unknowns.

Before I could speak again,there was a knock at the door,followed by Ari peeking her head in.

“Sir,the car’s waiting by the back entrance.Media presence has tripled out front,we’ve confirmed at least two press vans and several independents with cameras.I suggest we move now.”

I gave her a slight nod.”Thank you.”

She closed the door gently,and the room we