As if a bolt of lightning had exploded in Kate's head, she felt dizzy and disoriented, and if she hadn't clung to the railing, she might have collapsed on the stairs.
Although Kate had a bad feeling after unintentionally overhearing part of the conversation between Adrian and Monica, as well as seeing ambiguous gestures between him and Drew, the sudden admission from Adrian was too much for her to take in.
In Kate's memory, Adrian had always been a man of humor, passion, talent, and gentleness. Though initially sharp when they met, it was because she provoked him first. Over time, as they dated, she'd grown fond of him and fallen in love. He was talented, knew how to cheer her up, and was considerate—how many men would learn to cook for their girlfriends? He understood her, knew what she wanted, and always acted in accordance with her wishes, even stopping disputes before they went too far...
