Chapter 10 Chapter 10 Adrian insisted on confronting his mother at the Chase estate . When she saw the check , she exchanged a quick glance with me before laughing lightly . Whats wrong ? Cant I give Riley some appreciation for taking care of you all these years ? Adrians expression softened slightly , but his eyes still held disappointment when they met mine . I quickly tucked the check away , mentally planning my trip to the bank . The tension held until we were back in his Aston Martin . You planned this , didnt you , Riley ? His hands tightened on the steering wheel . Letting me find that check , making me think youre leaving . Trying to manipulate me into caring . I almost laughed at the irony . If Id wanted to play games , I wouldnt have worked so hard to explain it away . But I was too tired for arguments , so I borrowed his favorite phrase : Think what you want . I cant control that . His head snapped toward me , jaw clenched . Whats that supposed to mean ? First you attack Sophia , then you disappear all night , ignore my calls , and now this check business ? This behavior wont make me care more , Riley . Its just pushing me away . Why cant you be more like Sophia , she understands how … I cut him off , too drained for his accusations . Ill stay at Kates until after Monaco . That way you wont have to see me , wont have to worry about me affecting your performance . Feel free to have Sophia over . Adrians face darkened further . I didnt understand I was giving him exactly what he claimed to want . Why was he angry now ? I reached for the door handle , but his grip locked around my wrist . Are you breaking up with me ? His voice was steel , but his eyes betrayed him , rimmed with red . I was done playing emotional caretaker . If thats what you want , fine by me . I yanked my hand free and headed inside to pack . Five days or now what difference did it make when I left ? The finish line was still the same . Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!