JULIAN'S POV
Adele’s stubbornness can be attractive.
The way she folds her arms and pouts when she wants to get her way–just like she's doing now. But she won't win this time.
“It's not up for discussion, Ads.” I stood my ground.
“You can't control me!” Her voice rose.
“Your things are in my room already. You're staying with me”
I don't understand why she wants to fight me on this.
“You almost died, Ads. And if I hadn't gotten to you in time…God, I still see you lying there” images of her body sprawled on the marble floor crossed my mind and I shuddered inwardly.
I wheeled her into the foyer and crouched in front of her. The house was oddly quiet.
“Look at me.”
She turned away.
“I'm not staying with you, Julian. I can take care of myself”
“That's exactly how you got in this s
