Chapter 13

Adeline

“So, what's in the chest?” I asked, and he looked behind him to see where the chest was. I was curious since he was so into it when I saw him. He didn’t even notice my presence, and I had to talk before he turned his attention to me.

“I don’t know; I was about to check it," he replied.

“Then check it now,” I said impatiently. He was creasing his forehead when he looked at me. “I was just saying. I want to know as well.” He shook his head and turned back to the chest. He pulled the cover-up, and there we found books. “Is that it? Books? Is there even a romance book in there?” I asked continuously.

“Can you shut up even for a bit? I was trying to find out something here.”

“Then I will help you,” I replied, and there goes his kind of look again.

“When do you plan to disappear this time?” he asked, and that stunned me.

“I’m still here,” I said, and he nodded.

“Obviously. That’s why I’m asking you.”

“How long have I been here again?’

“Long enough to piss me off.” I raised a brow at