Lottie POV
I stood in the doorway, my heart pounding as I listened to the muffled conversation Adam was having. The smell of sweet potato fries wafted through the air, a scent so familiar it almost made me dizzy. Adam had put them in the air fryer before leaving the room. I wasn't stupid, I knew exactly who he was on the phone too even if he was trying hard to keep it from me. It was Kane. He was the only one who knew how much I loved them. the fact he remembered that detail, even now had me smiling despite myself.
When Adam left the room, I crept closer, standing silently in the hallway to catch more of their conversation. The familiar pull towards Kane was strong, almost overwhelming. I clenched my fists, willing myself to shut it down, to control the surge of emotions that threatened
