Realizing his mistake, Adam dropped his chin quickly, even though hiding his bruises meant turning his deaf ear toward Ronan. “What do you think happened?”

No one cared if Adam got hit, and the bruises made Declan even less inclined to give Adam any tasks that required being in the presence of guests, which meant Adam’s chances to get a better position and leave here with a good reference were compromised. “It’s nothing you need to bother yourself with.”