After Vanessa stormed out, Damian remained in the office for a moment, watching Adrian closely. Adrian sat down slowly, letting out a long breath he didn't realize he was holding. His jaw was tight, his expression unreadable, but there was something different in his eyes… something Damian had never quite seen before. Relief.
Damian stepped closer, folding his arms. “So… what was that?”
Adrian leaned back in his chair, running a hand through his hair. He looked exhausted.
“I thought seeing her again would… bring something back.” Damian raised a brow. “And?”
Adrian lets out a humorless laugh. “Nothing. That's the problem. I didn't feel anything. I just wanted her gone.” Silence settled between them.
Then Damian smiled – softly, like he had been waiting to hear that for a long time. “G
