Chapter 43

Adelaide "I'm fine. Erica, you're going to give me whiplash." Adelaide told her, her best friend finally releasing her. Adelaide walked past her and opened the door for everyone. Everyone made their way into the kitchen where she spotted Nathan, Penelope and Elias at the counter. Elias' eyes lit up when he spotted both Adelaide and Derek enter. Her father still looked uneasy with Derek around, but he didn't seem to be throwing anymore punches. "My what is all of this?" Penelope asked as Adelaide started putting all the groceries away. Erica and Damion stood off to the side, still registering the fact that Derek was in the same kitchen as everyone else. He raised a brow at them as he took a seat beside Elias. "Yes?" He finally asked. Adelaide peered from around the fridge door, eyeing them carefully. "I know we all like left before hearing anything last night. Can we finally get the details?" Erica asked him. Derek hesitated, peering down at Elias. "Elias, why don't you go wash up for