Mia glanced at me quickly, then burrowed back into my arms without saying a word. Ever since Adrian admitted to William that Mia was his daughter, I had already told her what to expect. At the time, she had only nodded. I sighed. Hopefully, Adrian would be easier for her to accept than that gambling father of hers. “This way.” I walked to the curb and immediately spotted Adrian’s Maybach. He was standing beside the car, waving at me. I carried Mia over. When I stopped in front of him, I didn’t bother hiding my smile. “Thanks for coming all the way here to pick us up.” Mia bit her finger, looking distracted. Seeing how absentminded she was, I didn’t want to force her. I could be enthusiastic enough on my own. “Get in first.” Adrian opened the door. I didn’t argue. Holding Mia,

