One hand cradled her face while the other hurriedly wiped away her tears.
"What's wrong? Is it... did I add too much ginger?"
The Duchess shook her head.
Seeing the rare expression of vulnerability on her face, Adam Walker's heart ached, and he reached out his arms to hold her.
"COCO, if there's anything... don't keep it bottled up, you can tell me..."
"Adam," the Duchess reached out to wrap her arms around his waist, "I... I'm just so tired!"
"I understand, I really do!" Adam comforted her, patting her back, "I know how it feels... sometimes... I feel the same... Standing on the balcony at night, looking up at the night sky, feeling so tired... with no one to talk to... That's why... I'm afraid of being idle, keeping myself busy every day, too busy to worry about being tired or lonely..."
His words hit her right in the heart.
