At the airport, Serena and Adrian had just returned from their honeymoon. Adrian naturally took every piece of luggage from her hands, drawing an embarrassed smile from her.
"Thank you. You could have started work abroad right away, but instead you came all the way back with me first. I'm holding you up."
Adrian lowered his gaze to her, warmth softening his eyes. "I should be the one apologizing. I was too busy before and never properly visited your parents." He paused, his voice turning gentler. "Don't worry. I'm already shifting more of my business back home little by little."
Throughout their time together, they had maintained a careful and comfortable distance. Adrian understood that after so many years apart, she needed time to adjust, and as long as she remained by his side, there
