Chapter 250

As the night deepened and the quiet settled, Adam found himself drifting off to sleep. The tranquility was suddenly broken by a faint knock on his door. Groggily, he sat up, his mind racing with thoughts of the evening's events. He guessed it was probably Shu Meiyin, coming to talk about what had happened earlier.

Curiosity and a hint of apprehension urged him to get up quickly and open the door. To his surprise, it wasn't Shu Meiyin standing there. Instead, a woman of remarkable beauty greeted him. She appeared to be in her middle years, but her elegance and striking features gave her an ageless quality. Her resemblance to Shu Meiyin was undeniable, and Adam instantly realized this must be her mother.

The woman smiled warmly, a gesture that immediately began to melt the tension Adam felt. Her smile seemed genuine and kind, reaching her eyes and adding a sparkle to her serene expression.

"Good evening," she greeted him with a soft, melodic voice that had a calming effect. "I hope I di