From Ashes of Scandals to His Embrace novel Chapter 150

“Adolphus, we’ve looked into it. Jeniffer went out early this morning to buy groceries, but she never came back.”

Adolphus frowned, feeling that familiar weight settle in his chest. The thing he’d been worried about was happening.

He’d always sensed something wild and unpredictable simmering under Laurinda’s calm surface. He wasn’t afraid she’d actually do something crazy, just that if she did, he might not get there in time to help her pick up the pieces.

“Find out everywhere Laurinda’s been today.”

He called her again. The phone rang, and on the fourth try she finally picked up. Her voice came through, sleepy and a little lazy.

“You’re back?”

“Yeah. I’m in Emberfall. Where are you?”

Laurinda jolted awake. She sat up in bed and stared at her phone, not quite believing the time.

“Wait… why are you in Emberfall? Are you here for work or…?”

The realization hit her in a rush. Of course he was here for her. But…

“How did you even know I was here?”

She sounded so calm that Adolphus felt the tension in his chest ease a bit. At least it didn’t sound like she’d done anything reckless.

“Irvin told me what happened at school. I got in touch with York, and he said Jeniffer was involved. No one could reach you, and I figured you might come here. Are you okay?”

His last words were soft. All he really cared about was how she was doing. Nothing else mattered to him. Honestly, even if Laurinda upended the world, he’d find a way to keep her safe.

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