The entire way there, Vivian was on edge. The excitement she had felt when she first heard of Selene's death had long faded into cold fear.
She was afraid Adrian had discovered that she had tampered with his messages. She was even more afraid that the position she had finally secured as Mrs. Vale would be taken from her, leaving her once again insignificant and easily discarded.
But the moment she saw Adrian standing alone in the heavy snow, all that fear quietly dissipated. Vivian let out a breath of relief. Without hesitation, she put on a pitiful expression.
"Adrian, can't we talk about this at home? It's so cold here. I'm not feeling well. The doctor said it's because I overexerted myself and worried too much back then…"
She had always used this excuse. And it had always worked.
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