From past interactions, Sadie had always seemed eager to be a good mother and hadn't harmed Adele, though Adele wasn't particularly affectionate towards her.

Perhaps it was Sadie's mood that was influencing Adele, causing her recent clinginess.

And about the red marks on Adele's face.. Maybe he was just overthinking it.

Lost in these thoughts, Devin suddenly spotted a middle-aged woman lurking near the villa's entrance, some documents in her hands.

After a moment of contemplation, Devin exited the car and approached the woman.