Chapter 21

Adrian glanced up, his eyes meeting Damien's for a moment before shifting to Celeste. Her uncertain expression told him everything he needed to know. He spoke in a calm tone. "Ms. Morin was injured at the orphanage I sponsor. I'm here on behalf of the orphanage to handle her discharge." Celeste's anxious heart relaxed at his words. Adrian was sharp. His quick thinking was impressive. If he had said she'd asked him to come, it would have only added to the tension between her and Damien, causing unnecessary misunderstandings. "Oh, really?" Damien asked, sounding intrigued. "Uncle Adrian, was she the one you brought fruit to the other day?" Adrian gave a noncommittal hum in response. He walked past them, picked up the discharge papers from the bedside, then turned back. Damien was completely puzzled. Hadn't Adrian said before that he was just visiting a friend? "Uncle Adrian..." Adrian was about to handle Celeste's discharge with the papers when he heard Damien's voice. He turned