Chapter 29

"What's so inappropriate about it?" Adrian's eyes lifted slightly at the corners. "Aren't you two getting a divorce soon?" The implication was clear—if divorce was inevitable, then none of it really mattered anymore. Yet, the entire situation still made Celeste's heart race. After all, this was Adrian, Damien's uncle! She and Damien weren't divorced yet. Technically, that still made him her uncle. Sensing her tension, Adrian chose not to prolong the moment. He lifted her and quickly stepped over the railing before gently setting her down. She had been worried earlier. What if he couldn't manage the railing while carrying her? However, it had been effortless for him; the height between the balconies was perfectly aligned, and she landed gracefully on the other side. As she turned to glance at him, her eyes carried a flicker of gratitude. "Thank you, Mr. Wrenford." He quickly withdrew his hand and gestured toward the door. "Your son's going to knock the door down if you don't go