Chapter 4 Adrians breathing had evened out beside me , deep in sleep . Adrian , I whispered to the darkness , do you remember its my birthday today ? Hed once promised , as Rain , that Id never spend another birthday alone . But I hadnt let myself wallow . Id bought myself a massive chocolate cake from that fancy French patisserie downtown the one Rain used to walk miles to just to surprise me with their truffles . Morning light was streaming through the floor to ceiling windows when I woke to an empty bed and the sound of running water from the ensuite . Adrian emerged moments later , water droplets trailing down his tattooed chest , towel slung low on his hips . He started dressing with the casual confidence of a man used to being watched , pulling on his custom fitted racing suit . I felt suddenly awkward , then almost laughed at myself . After three years of being his caretaker , there wasnt an inch of him I hadnt seen . I was about to close my eyes When my phone chimed . [ Countdown : 6 days to Monaco Grand Prix ] Adrian caught the notification and smirked . Still tracking my every move ? His tone turned cold . Riley , dont you have a life of your own ? This obsession with my schedule is suffocating . Find something else to fixate on . I didnt tell him that I did have plans ones that involved getting as far away from him as possible . His mother had promised to fund my jewelry design degree in Milan after the race . The countdown wasnt for him it was for my freedom . Something landed on my lap a signature blue Tiffany box . Adrian stood awkwardly by the door , not quite meeting my eyes . Happy birthday . Sorry about last night . Ill make it up to you later . He was gone before I could respond . So he did remember . He just didnt think it was worth coming home for . The ache in my chest felt dull now , more of a phantom pain than a fresh wound . Inside the box lay an exquisite diamond necklace , clearly meant to match the bracelet on my wrist . But while my bracelet was roughly handmade by Rain during those simpla J. and precision Chapter 4 After a moments hesitation , I unclasped the bracelet , placing it alongside the necklace . These remnants of two different men I didnt want either of them anymore . Id return the box before I left , one final goodbye to both Rain and Adrian Chase . Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!