She walked in without knocking.
Vanessa subconsciously shrank back. She had been tormented by Freda and Jessica, but Adrian had also bullied her plenty when she was at the Voss', so the fear was natural.
"How are you? Feeling any better?"
Perry answered for Vanessa, "She's better, but needs more rest."
The subtext was clearly telling Adrian to leave. Julian could disregard Perry, but Adrian couldn't. Perry was considered a confidant of his boss, so he still had to show some respect.
Adrian wanted to get closer, but the fear of Freda's a***e hadn't faded. Vanessa lowered her head and trembled. Perry stepped in front of her, blocking Adrian's gaze.
He chuckled. "Stop pretending. If you're better, get discharged soon. Leila needs someone over there. She's in much worse shape than you."
