It has been quite a while since she had asked his help in looking into the Yu Family's history in detail.
And knowing Adrian, no investigation would take so much time if he was the power behind it.
Ella began to speak but before she could utter a single word, his hand rose and gently cupped the back of her head.
He pressed a kiss against her forehead.
"Rest," he said calmly, "We'll talk later."
Ella opened her mouth.
"…But—"
He had already stood up.
His touch trailed down her cheek, in a kind of touch that reassured her.
Ella closed her eyes for a second.
When she opened them, he was helping her lie back down gently, arranging the blanket atop her.
She watched him quietly.
Tall frame. Straight shoulders. Expression carved from ice but eyes that refused to leave her for even a second too long.
He walked to the door.
Ella's gaze followed him.
He didn't look back.
