Chapter 414

Benjamin stood to the side, his gaze shifting between Adrian and Stella with a knowing smile playing on his lips.

Luna and Celeste stretched in Adrian's arms, rubbing their sleepy eyes.

Stella took Celeste from him, gently holding her small hand. "Don't rub your eyes." She looked directly at Adrian. "How did you get up here last night?"

"What?" Benjamin's eyes widened in shock. "Didn't you come up together, Master Adrian?"

Stella shook her head. "I thought you helped him."

Adrian remained silent, his focus solely on protecting Luna in his arms.

"Mom! Dad!" Ethan sat up, rubbing his eyes before brightening at the sight before him. "Are you back together?"

They both turned away simultaneously. "Breakfast first."

The moment the words left their mouths, they froze.

Stella took a deep breath, her eyes glistening. "Last night, you wouldn't let me ask... Was it because... you walked up here yourself? With the wheelchair?"

She could almost picture him dragging his injured leg, struggling to carry the heavy wheelchair.

"No." Adrian denied firmly. "This has nothing to do with you."

The sight of her reddened eyes softened his heart, and his tone unconsciously gentled. "Take the kids down for breakfast."

In the morning light, he stared into the distance, lost in thought.

Benjamin finally snapped out of his daze, stomping his foot in frustration. "Master Adrian! The doctor said you mustn’t put weight on your leg!"

"I'm fine." Adrian replied calmly. "Tell everyone to stop searching."

Benjamin hesitated, then sighed and headed downstairs.

Only the family of five remained on the rooftop.

"I won’t leave until you explain." Stella stood her ground stubbornly.

"Suit yourself." Adrian turned away, though the tips of his ears reddened slightly.

"Dad can fly!" Ethan suddenly jumped up, waving his arms excitedly. "Mom said Dad is a superhero!"

Luna and Celeste immediately believed him, gazing at Adrian with admiration.

"Is Daddy’s wheelchair a flying machine?" Celeste blinked her big eyes.

Adrian sighed and ruffled her hair. "...Yes."

Stella smiled wryly as she carried Celeste closer, letting the children see the heavy wheelchair for themselves.

Downstairs, Benjamin hurriedly instructed the staff before rushing back up. At the stairwell, he nearly tripped.

"What's this..." He steadied himself against the wall, noticing a trace of ash in the corner.

Following the mark, he spotted a cigarette butt lying on the steps below.

Benjamin looked up toward the rooftop, as if seeing Adrian standing there alone the night before. He had known Stella would bring the children to see the stars—so he had waited there in advance.