Chapter 18 They Are Attached To Him

• Lila paces the length of her bedroom, her brows furrowed in thought. The morning sunlight filters through the curtains, but the warmth does little to ease the chill in her chest. Ever since Adrian became the largest shareholder in her company, the tension in her life has been palpable. The very thought of facing him again, especially after the incident at the hotel, makes her stomach churn. But today is important—a major board meeting that requires her presence. She has no choice but to go.
• Her internal debate is interrupted by a faint whimper. She turns to see Ava sitting on the edge of her bed, her face flushed and her small body trembling. Lila’s heart sinks.
• “Mommy, I don’t feel good,” Ava murmurs, her voice weak.