Chapter 79

Amelia

I lay on my bed, lost in thought when my phone pierced the silence. An unknown number flashed on the screen. My curiosity piqued, and I hesitated for a moment before answering.

I waited for the caller to speak first.

There was a brief pause before a familiar voice spoke.

"Amelia?"

I recognized the warm, deep tone.

"Charlie?" I replied, a smile spreading across my face.

His chuckle sent a flutter through my chest. "Hey."

I settled into the pillows, cradling the phone against my ear. "What's up?"

"Today's been stressful," He replied, his deep voice weaving through the phone lines. "I needed to hear your voice. How are you doing? And how's Misty?"

"I'm doing fine and Misty's good too. She's been asking about you nonstop." I paused, recalling her bright smile. "I told her you'd be back soon."

"She misses me, huh? That's good. What about her mom? Does she miss me too?"

I laughed softly, the sound barely above a whisper. "Sorry, Charlie. You're not exactly on her radar. She's been t