Chapter Fifty-six - Affections

"Everything is fine? "Adam asked when he found her in the dimly lit kitchen in the middle of the night.

Lillian would have been startled by her former boyfriend's silent arrival, but the masculine scent that filled the small room gave him away before he even uttered the words.

"I am well thank you. "She said but it was as if she had said the opposite. He walked over as she set the already empty glass in the sink.

"Is it something with the babies, do you feel any pain? "He looks worried.

"I said I'm fine, thanks. "She repeats, this time her voice sounds more impatient.

"No need to be defensive, I just wanted to help. "He said.

"You can't help me now. "She said but thought about it for a few seconds. She imagined Adam taking her right there. She but she soon came to her senses again and realized she was crazy.

"Why not? "He is confused and then analyzes her for a few seconds.

Even with low light, the moon outside brought a little light through the windows free of curtains and allowed Ad