Kaden held back a sigh as he listened to Holland's report about all the work that required his attention, his eyes darting towards Adeline who was sitting across from him, diligently spreading strawberry jam on a piece of toast. She looked completely absorbed by what she was doing, but the expression on her face was too focused. And she still avoided his eyes ever since he almost kissed her.
Kaden smiled at the thought that this time she hadn’t pulled back. She hadn’t pushed him away either. She had still looked startled and unsure, but her eyes hadn’t wavered.
He hadn't even planned to kiss her, he didn't want his servants to know he could actually touch her or the pressure on her would increase enormously. Someone might even slip and say something unnecessary. It was fine if they trea
