Chapter 36: Alex Reconsiders

When they reached the house, Amelia was agitated. "I need to go for a drive."

"You can take the driver and go."

She shook her head. "I want to go by myself."

Alex didn't like that idea at all, but he figured Amelia wasn't going to listen to him. "Please?"

She sighed. "I need some time to think some things through."

"He'll take you anywhere you want. He'll stay in the car and not bother you."

She put her hands on her hips, which meant she was digging in. How did he get around her? He wasn't sure she was safe to drive in her present emotional state. He couldn't come out and say that. She'd be doubly mad at him.

He paused to choose his words, but for the first time in his life, none were coming. "Just the driver. I won't ask where you're going."

She frowned but nodded. "Okay. It's my time."

Alex had things to think about, too. The proposal seemed like the right answer. They would be bringing their child up in a safe and secure environment. Maybe it was her age that was holding her back.