Part 55

Adaline had already laid her body on her mother's lap. Duncan had escorted Adaline to her mother's house because during Altezza's absence, Adaline had asked for permission to stay with her mother as she felt afraid to stay alone in Altezza's apartment. Even though the place had excellent security measures.

Adaline reached for her phone, checking if there were any messages from her husband.

Nothing.

Had Altezza arrived already? It was clear he had, as the trip to Virginia didn't take long. But why hadn't he contacted her? At the very least, he could have informed her that he had arrived safely. She felt irritated with herself.

Adaline searched for Altezza's name in one of the chat apps. She had intended to inquire about his well-being, but then she hesitated and threw her phone behind her body. She was afraid to contact him first. What if she ended up bothering him?

"If you miss him, just say so. Don't pout like that," Emma teased when she saw Adaline's sulky face.

"Who said I miss him