Chapter 116: Evidence Secured
"Don’t worry, I’m here." He looked gently at her tear-stained face. There was a mix of emotions he was going through. Angry that she didn’t tell him, sad that she didn’t trust him enough, relieved that she was safe... Frustrated that he couldn’t get there faster!
Between her sobs and hiccups, she managed to get out some words, "Grab... Evidence... Paper..." Pointing toward the birth certificate that lay on the dusty floor nearby.
She couldn’t let that evidence get away, she worked so hard for it and she would spit blood if she lost it. Securing the evidence first is important, everything else can come later.
She was twisting and turning, and she didn’t want him to hold her. She felt embarrassed! She must have worried Dimitri, he looked slightly angry but mostly concerned.
He sighed, finally setting her down carefully, ensuring she didn’t hurt herself further. Adeline brushed off her dress, trying to ignore the sharp sting of pain in her knees and elbows.
Once she hopped down, she waited as Dimitri got the evidence.
Dimitri crouched to pick up the paper, dusting it off and inspecting it briefly. He finally realised how crucial this piece of information would be. It would put away the Duke for good!
"How did you get here?" Adeline wiped her tears with the back of her hand, only to gasp in horror when she looked down at her palm. The mix of tears and dust had smeared across her face, leaving her looking even more dishevelled.
My face! My cute little face! I hope it doesn’t have scratches on it.
She sniffled again, trying to regain her composure.
Dimitri wanted to reprimand her, how could she just leave without telling him?! But when he saw her she looked just like a racoon! The tears and dust made black circles around her eyes. He had to hold back from laughing.