“It's alright..." Sadie murmured, her head bowed submissively as she waited for his next words. But instead of expressing concern or care, all he said was, "Go check if Adele is up yet."

His instruction caught Sadie off guard. She lifted her head in disbelief, wondering if she had misheard.

What the hell! Was that all? Wasn't he not going to ask about what had happened between them last night? Not a word hinting at concern for her well-being?

Sadie refused to make peace with the fact that Holden could be so indifferent now. There had to be a reason.

Her thoughts came to a halt when she noticed Holden already halfway dressed, behaving as though nothing had happened at all.