As they neared the kindergarten, Claire spoke up in a soft voice, asking Adrian to pull over to the curb.
"The rest of the way, I'll walk," she said once the car door creaked open and she stepped out.
Adrian's brows furrowed slightly, a flicker of disappointment flashing in his eyes. He didn't say another word, just parked the car steadily, his gaze following Claire's slender figure through the window as she walked away.
Claire picked up her pace as she entered the kindergarten. Before she could locate Leo's classroom, she bumped right into Felix and Julia.
Felix loomed tall and stern, one hand firmly gripping Leo, whose eyes were puffy and red from crying. The little boy's eyes were brimming with tears, clearly having just been crying his heart out.
At the sight of Claire, Felix's fa
