Chapter 087

Alexander

"Don't say that!" I exclaimed, rushing after her.

"Amelia!" I called out, but before I could catch up, she slammed the door shut in my face.

"Damn it!" I groaned out in frustration.

I pounded on the door. "Amelia, please open up! We can still talk about this." My voice trembling with emotion.

I pounded on the door again, my fists clenched in desperation.

"Amelia, please!" My voice cracked. "Don't shut me out like this."

I leaned against the door, my forehead pressed against the cool wood.

"Amelia, I love you," I whispered, my words barely audible.

"Amelia, please, tell me what I can do to make things right. I'll do anything." I pleaded, my voice trembling with desperation.

I paused, my mind racing.

"I'll give you everything," I continued, my words spilling out in a rush.

"I'll buy you the entire state of Wisconsin if that's what you want. If that's not enough, I'll add Illinois, Michigan, and every surrounding state."

I knew I sounded ridiculous, but I didn't care. I'd giv