Chapter 191.

Amelia’s POV

Blair squeezed my hand. "You're not being foolish, Amelia. It's natural to let your guard down when you connect with someone. But this whole situation with Jenna… yeah, it's a major curveball."

"Exactly," I said, wiping away a stray tear with the back of my hand. "I don't even know what to think."

"He did apologize, right?" Blair pressed gently.

"Yes," I admitted. "He said he messed up."

Blair squeezed my shoulder gently. "You know, you don't have to rush into anything," she said. "Take your time to process this. Talk to Eddie when you're ready, but don't let him pressure you."

I nodded again, a wave of gratitude washing over me for having Blair by my side. "I know," I said. "It's just… I thought things were going so well with him. We just confessed our feelings for each other, and now this."

"Yeah, it's definitely a curveball," Blair agreed. "But listen Amelia," she said, her voice firm now, "you deserve someone who is honest with you, someone who respects you. And if Ed