Chapter 190. His Darkest Past

A few days had passed since Adam’s parents visited. The days were cool without any surprises or disturbances from both families, and Ayana had dedicated her time to painting.

This particular evening, they sat in Adam’s study. But she noticed Adam was engrossed in thoughts. That had started since that day when his parents left. He could zone out even in the middle of his conversation with Ayana, and that had never been the case.

Ayana was worried, so he tapped her on the shoulder. “Is everything okay? You look troubled,” she asked softly, her voice filled with concern.

He hesitated, his gaze flickering far away, before returning to Ayana. “I don’t know, Ayana,” Adam began, his voice barely above a whisper. “It is about my past and all that my parents said to me when they were here days ago. It is bothering me because, in a way, they are right. I hurt a lot of women. I am scared that somehow I will have to pay for that someday, and I don’t want you or Lyana to be aff