[This meant that he would have to hug him even in front of Genevieve and Emma.] Noticing how Adaline hesitated at the very thought, Shane raised an eyebrow.
"Okay, I promise."
Adaline nodded reluctantly, and Shane couldn't help but laugh. Now she looked at him with disapproval:
"Kindergarten."
“So you understand.” - he responded cheerfully.
“Of course.”
Edwin, who had previously been silently watching their argument, finally raised his voice:
“Are you done chatting? Then both of you are out."
“Is it really possible?” - Adalyn asked innocently.
"Shane, you stay."
[Where are you going, smart guy?]
Five days later.
Adaline stood alone at the masquerade.
[Although...strictly speaking, not entirely alone.]
"Smile, Adaline."
“You should try to smile if you were me...”