Chapter 32. Got Back Home To A Surprise.
Scott’s POV
Scott's heart felt heavy as he replayed the events of the day in his mind. Adeline's coldness had cut him to the core, leaving him feeling utterly devastated. He had poured his heart out to her, baring his soul in a desperate attempt to win back her affections, but she had met his words with nothing but indifference.
As he sat alone in his study, the weight of his despair pressing down upon him, Scott couldn't help but wonder what had gone wrong. He had been so sure that Adeline would see reason, that she would understand the depth of his feelings for her and forgive him for his mistakes. But instead, she had turned away from him, her rejection like a knife to his heart.
Despite the pain he felt, Scott knew deep down that this was n
