Mrs. Hill took off her glasses, eyes downcast for a while. "And you were right. Esme was pushed, but that still doesn't—"
"I know, and rest assured, I have talked with her."
Mrs. Hills nodded. "I'm still unable to reach Adrian's mother; she seems occupied lately."
"I'm sure she will come around."
"I was hoping you could talk with him."
"Why me?"
"I just feel he might need it... especially now his mother is elsewhere. You're family, aren't you? And it would also work to put down those ghastly rumors for good."
Talk with Adrian. Not in a million did I picture this, but I do admit I saw this coming along the way. Also, the main reason I convinced Ares not to get him expelled.
"I'll see what I can do..."
Mrs. Hill smiled. "That would be much appreciated. Thank you."
~☆~
Adrian took a sip from his milkshake, not pausing once since he grabbed a hold of that thing.
I moved my eyes to Esme, sitting with Scott, before I veered them back to Adrian.
