“Evan’s adopted?” Millie asked as Alfie’s words sank in. "Are you sure?
“No wonder he’s so different from those two,” Clara sputtered. “I mean, for one, the guy actually smiles!”
Millie silently agreed. As their mini-break ended, she was still thinking about Evan as they headed back to the kitchen. But worries about Aidan also weighed on her. It had been a long morning, and she wanted to make sure he was okay.
“Hey, Clara,” she said. "I think I’ll just head back to our room and catch some rest instead. I’ll grab a sandwich later.”
Clara nodded, oblivious to her real reason. She hurriedly climbed the stairs, her pace quickening with each step. Her hand trembled slightly as she reached Aidan’s door. After a moment of hesitation, she felt relief wash over her when she found it unlocked. S
