Chapter 22

The feeling was impossible to put into words. Adrian watched Celeste, a faint smile tugging at his lips. His voice was as deep as ever when he spoke. "Be careful." Celeste was about to respond, but the footsteps approaching the doorway cut her off. "Celeste, we can go—" She tried to pull away from Adrian's grip, but it was too late. She looked up as Damien entered the ward, and their eyes met. He had seen how close they'd been just now. "What's going on here?" Damien's brow furrowed slightly, his voice tight with anger and disbelief. Adrian released Celeste, his tone cool and indifferent. "Ms. Morin lost her balance. I was just steadying her. Now that you're here, you can take her back." With that, Adrian turned and walked out without another word. Only when his footsteps had faded did Damien finally look at Celeste. She glanced at the papers in his hand and stepped forward without hesitation. "Thanks." She grabbed the discharge papers from him and walked straight to the door.