It was noon the next day when I opened my eyes drowsily.
I found myself alone in bed. Adeline had woken up ages ago.
My ears twitched as I listened to the light clinking of dishes in the kitchen. Lunch must be ready.
I pushed the door open and nearly walked right into Adeline.
A faint flush unfurled across Adeline’s pale cheeks and added an alluring pink to her skin. She must be feeling embarrassed about our sharing the same bed last night. Perhaps she was mortified about what she had nearly done to her own brother-in-law.
“Lunch is ready. I have to leave for work now,” Adeline said, her eyes shifting away hurriedly to stare at the shoe rack as she avoided my heated stare.
“If you’re not busy today, help me do the laundry after you’re done with lunch. The clothes ar
