From Ashes of Scandal to His Embrace (Laurinda) novel Chapter 181

Adolphus wasn’t the type to just sit and wait for things to happen. After Earl finished talking, Adolphus jumped in to explain.

“Hi, Fidelia. I’m not the doctor Laurinda invited. I’m actually her boyfriend. I came today just to visit you. I heard you haven’t been feeling well, and since I know a bit about medicine, I thought I could help you feel better.”

The word “boyfriend” hung in the air. All three people in the room were a little taken aback.

Laurinda was the first to recover. Remembering what happened that morning, she felt her ears burn. Honestly, she couldn’t even blame him for calling himself her boyfriend at this point.

Earl just couldn’t wrap his head around the idea. He blurted out, his voice a little rushed, “Adolphus, how could you and Laurinda be together? Aren’t you...?”

He looked at Laurinda, searching for any sign she’d deny it. She didn’t say a word. That silence hit him hard. He never would’ve guessed Laurinda would end up with someone like Adolphus.

He wanted to ask her if she really knew what kind of person Adolphus was.

Adolphus remembered Earl mentioning the whole thing with Adah, and a small smile tugged at his lips. He raised his brows at Earl.

“That arranged marriage was just something your aunt and your mom wanted. I never agreed to it. No one can force that on me. Not them, not anyone.”

Earl stared at Adolphus, suddenly feeling a chill he couldn’t explain. When had Adolphus gotten so intimidating?

“Maybe I misunderstood,” Earl said, his voice a little stiff. “Since you’re here for Fidelia, I’ll leave you to it.”

His expression was awkward as he glanced at Laurinda, then turned and walked out quickly.

Adolphus nodded with a smile, which to Earl looked like pure provocation. Earl left without another word.

Laurinda caught every little thing Adolphus did, and she couldn’t help but smile. It was rare to see him act this way, almost like a kid trying to show off.

She could also tell something was bothering Earl. She made a mental note to talk to him when she got the chance.

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