This kid... Adele couldn't help but chuckle, though she grumbled inwardly. He's already so protective of Camila at such a young age. Is he worried that I, his mother, might favor other girls? Afraid Camila won't have my affection in the future?
Adele saw and treasured Billy's special affection for Camila, hoping her son would grow up to marry Camila, making her his wife and Adele's daughter-in-law. Though, that would probably make her sister-in-law green with envy.
Well, let's not worry about the future for now. The matter at hand needs to be dealt with first.
She had no intention of following Noah Reyes back for dinner. She didn't want to spend time with him, and she certainly didn't want the "family of three" to gather.
Coming back to her senses, Adele suppressed the faint smile she had shown Florence. She took Billy's small hand and turned to leave.
Noah Reyes stood like a mountain right behind her. As she turned, she came face-to-face with him.
