Chapter 68: Friends

"Adeline," he greeted, his voice dripping with amusement. "What a pleasant surprise."

Adeline froze in place, her eyes widening. "Cassian? What are you doing here?"

Before she could process his presence, another familiar figure appeared from behind him, Benedict?

At least he looked happy, the colour seemed to return to his face ever since his mother came out of the coma. But, what were they all doing here?!

"Do you not want us here?" Benedict asked, he looked like a wilted flower. 

Although Adeline instinctively wanted to say yes, after seeing his sad demeanour how could she?

"No, I was just surprised. I'm glad you all are here." She awkwardly assured him. 

Victoria appeared behind them, her usual blank expression unchanged as she greeted Adeline. Clearly, Victoria hadn't anticipated the tension, still, her expression remained unfazed.