Carina's POV

Instead of going home, I took a cab to Flores Manor. I was eager to escape my terrible situation for a while and return to the place where I had grown up.

Uncle Adam was surprised by my sudden return home.

"Did Eric put you through the wringer?"

Yes, but I wouldn't let him worry about me. "No, we're fine. But I suddenly missed Uncle Adam."

His concern turned to joy, "I miss you too, my boy."

Uncle Adam greeted the cook and cooked a table for me, all my favorites. "This is too much, I can't finish it, Uncle Adam."

"That's okay, we Carina must eat well...