But before I could make a run for it, I bumped into Adam in the corridor.
âDebra, whatâre you doing here?â Adam asked sharply, staring at me in surprise.
Although he reeked of alcohol, he was still sharp enough to realize that my being here was very suspicious.
âOh, good evening, Mr.
Cooper.
Luca asked me to read his new story book, so I went upstairs to look for it.
â I tried my best to keep calm and levelheaded.
âReally?â
Adam didnât seem to believe a word I said.
His sharp gaze made me extremely nervous, and I couldnât help but gulp.
Just as I was about to break down from the pressure, Luca poked his head out from behind Adam and said with a smile, âDebra, the story book is this way!â
Then, as though nothing had happened, Luca walked up to me and took my hand.
He then led me away from Adam.
Adam didnât say anything more, but I could feel his eyes on me as we walked away.
I felt so relieved.
Luca came right in the nick of time! If he didnât pull me away just now, I doubt I wouldâve been able to withstand Adamâs sharp questioning and probably wouldâve given myself away.
Luca led me to the other end of the second floor and warned me in a low voice, âYou canât go near Daddyâs study, or else heâll get very angry.
Not even Mommyâs allowed to go in there.
â
âOh, I see.
Thank you for telling me, Luca.
â
This little boy was too kind.
He was nothing like his father.
Fortunately, he had inherited all of Rileyâs good qualities
I didnât know how to thank this sweet child for saving me back there.
After we finally got the story book, we went downstairs and I began to read the book to Luca.
After a while, I noticed that Riley wasnât here.
She mustâve gone to the backyard.
When she went back in, she looked surprised.
âLuca, is your father home?â
âYes, Mommy.
â Luca nodded.
âWeird.
Whyâd he come back so early today?â
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Riley was a little surprised and confused.
But her shocked expression was quickly replaced with that of a hopeful one.
âItâs still early, so maybe he didnât get to eat much at the party.
I should bring him some food!â
Without waiting for a response, Riley happily bounded over to the kitchen and started preparing the food.
A few minutes later, Riley came out of the kitchen carrying a tray, on which a plate of hot, delicious-smelling food was placed.