Chapter 106

ADLER.

She had avoided him ever since that afternoon, ensuring she was with Nonna before six and going to bed early to ensure they didn't cross paths when he entered the manor.

She wasn't the only one giving him the silent treatment. Kyra took it a step further by locking the door after Lily had gone inside, pretending to be asleep when she knew he was likely at the door. She busied herself with loading her guns and arranging them to their liking while listening for his knock.

The following day, she would walk past him and ignore his existence.

Rune was back to calling 'Boss,' even going further to annoy him by tipping his head low.

It was the most awkward week of his life and didn't seem to be ending soon.

Except he took things in his hands.

Adler stepped into the room, the smell of roses and exotic perfume hitting his nose. Only one room smelled like this; only one person did: Nonna, and since Lily became her caregiver, he always caught th