ub Summons
Adrian's POV
The weight of everything was crushing me. My father's relentless demands for more money and that damn European vacation were eating at me alive. I had foolishly believed that once I handed over his monthly payment, he would disappear from my life. Instead, he seemed hell-bent on destroying both my sister and me completely. My mother had fled from one destination to another, swearing she wouldn't return to the city until "that monster is gone forever." The bitter truth was she had every right to feel that way. Since his arrival, my entire world had become a nightmare.
The situation spiraled further when Iris sent me a text demanding to know why Penelope was spreading rumors about us being a couple. I had no clue where my sister had heard such nonsense. I needed to call her immediately and get to the bottom of this mess.
"Hi, Iris," I said, exhaustion dripping from my voice when she picked up.
