Adam's POV

I spent the entire afternoon working and completely forgot that I had that damn family dinner to attend. It was exhausting when my parents insisted like that, and I did not even understand the point of getting together if Emma was not going to be there.

I left my company at seven and went straight home to shower and get ready, just like Emma had told me to. Even though I did not think it was necessary, I did what she said. I hoped she would show up at the last minute and see me th