Everything that his master had done for him and could still do for him was incredible and Adam didn't want to anger his master or cause him to no longer wish to teach him. Even if it wasn't for his own benefit, Adam's master had already spent enough time on him and he wanted to repay him however he could.
However, assisting Angela and the Maxwell Family was also a big opportunity for Adam and he also didn't want to miss out on it and go back against what he had already promised Angela.
He was in the middle of a dilemma and he was hoping that his master would see that and grant him the permission that he was looking for, so that he could keep both the tie with Angela and his master.
As soon as Adam's master heard him mention being friends with someone from the Maxwell Family, his face suddenly tensed up and he suddenly sat up from his previously slumped position.