Adrian’s POV.
I looked at Charlotte, trying to understand all the anger she was carrying. It wasn’t just about the fight with Katherine.
There was something more, something deeper that I couldn’t quite put my finger on. And then, she said it, just out of the blue.
“It felt like... it felt like you were moving on and leaving Dad behind.”
I blinked, glancing at Katherine, but she wasn’t meeting my eyes. This was the first I’d heard of it.
Katherine had never mentioned anything about what went on with Charlotte's dad.
My mind raced with questions, but I held them back. This wasn't the time to push for answers. Not yet.
Charlotte turned to me, her expression softening. “I’m sorry you’re going through that phase with your family, Adrian,” she said quietly.
Her words caught me off gu
