"Adrian, we need to talk," she said, her voice firm but gentle with her expression shifting to a serious demeanor.

Adrian's smile faltered, and he looked at her with a hint of concern and suspicion.

"What's wrong?" he asked, his voice laced with worry, his bluish orbs piercing into hers with such intensity that made her skin crawl.

Amanda took another deep breath, looking for ways to break the news to him in a nice manner.

Adrian placed his hand on her cheeks, giving it a gentle ...