Utterly Indifferent

Vivian noticed the faint displeasure in Desmond's expression. She lowered her voice and said gently, "You've accompanied me to events like this so many times before. Why is it different now?"

Desmond pressed his lips together, unsure of how to respond.

In the past, whenever the Adler family hosted events, he would attend with Vivian without hesitation, never sparing a thought for Cecelia's feelin