Lena’s POV
The sink water was still running when my phone buzzed on the counter. I wiped my wet hands on the faded dish towel and picked it up. Adrian’s name appeared at the top of the screen, followed by a screenshot of a delivery confirmation.
Adrian: A new laptop and study desk have been delivered to your apartment. Check your account too.
My thumb hovered over the banking app for a few seconds before I opened it. When the numbers appeared, my breath caught sharply in my throat. He had sent another massive transfer — more than enough to cover Cleo’s entire school term, plus groceries, electricity, and rent for the next two months.
My hands began to tremble so badly I almost dropped the phone.
This was becoming too much. Way too much.
I walked slowly to the couch and sank down, th
