Chapter 54

Adrain POV

The morning sunlight filtered through the curtains as I sat on the edge of the bed, phone pressed against my ear. Francesca’s voice carried through cellphone, vibrant and full of life as always.

“So, you’re actually coming to see me,” she teased, her accent thick and unmistakable. “I was beginning to think you forgot all about me, Adrian.”

I chuckled, though my heart wasn’t fully in it.

“You know I could never forget you, Francesca. It’s just been... complicated.”

“Complicated?” she repeated with a sharp laugh. “Adrian, your entire life is complicated. That’s your brand.”

Her teasing tone was comforting in a way, pulling me back into memories of old times.

“You’ve got a point there,” I admitted. “Anyway, I wanted to confirm that we’ll be at the restaurant later today. Kelly and I are looking forward to seeing you.”

There was a pause on her end, long enough to make me glance at the screen to check if the call had dropp