Julia's words struck Adele straight to the heart.
Adele isn't young anymore, Julia considered. She's about to turn twenty-eight, practically a 'leftover woman' by societal standards. Women, alas, tend to age quickly after they pass twenty-five. Even if Adele takes good care of herself, time is ruthless. I still hope she and Noah can be open with each other sooner rather than later.
Adele remained silent, an implicit agreement.
