“Rose…”
Adrian gazed at Rosemary standing in the doorway. The heavy rain behind him made a steady roar, as if the whole world were witnessing their meeting.
Rosemary drew a deep breath, trying to steady her racing heart. She looked at Adrian for a long moment, hesitant, then opened the door wider.
“Come in. You’re soaked through.”
Adrian paused, then stepped inside slowly. His white shirt clung to his frame, his hair drenched; his face was pale but grateful.
Rosemary hurried to the kitchen, grabbed a towel, and set it on the table. “Dry yourself off. I don’t want you to get sick in here,” she said curtly.
Adrian offered a faint smile as he took the towel. “Thank you… even after everything that’s happened, you still care.”
Rosemary looked down and did not answer. Her hand clenched th
