Chapter 30

Adrian nodded and got into the car with Samantha. He was about to head to Bailar with her, but then Rue called and said something. Samantha nodded and said, “Okay, Mother. I’ll have Adrian head over.” “What’s going on, Sam?” Adrian asked after hearing what she said. After she hung up, she replied, “Ada is meeting up with her friends, but Mother is worried. She’s asking you to keep an eye on her and ensure Ada doesn’t get drunk. Hurry.” She patted his shoulder. Adaline was going to attend university soon, so it was normal for her to attend gatherings. Rue called because she was worried that some creeps would get Adaline drunk and proceed with their heinous plans. She was worried about Adaline, so she called Samantha and asked Adrian to watch her. “Why would I go to her gathering? Mother shouldn’t worry.” Adrian did not overthink it because he felt normal to meet up with friends. “It’s not as simple as that,” Samantha said, “There are men with loose morals in this city, and since