Chapter 179

Amelia tossed and turned in her bed, her mind plagued by worry. The letter from Grey, her sworn enemy, had shaken her to the core. She thought of Alexander, her partner, but their relationship had been strained by his unfounded accusations of infidelity. How could she trust that he would believe her now? How could she trust that he would stand by her side in this time of uncertainty?

Noah, her dear friend, also crossed her mind. She knew he cared for her deeply, and he had been a pillar of support throughout their friendship. But the thought of burdening him with her fears and worries weighed heavily on her conscience. She didn't want to abuse his kindness or make him worry about her well-being.

He had told her that he had found a house somewhere close by and was working now. But then, he would always come in at intervals to check on her. Amelia could barely say a word to him, no matter how much he asked her what might be wrong.

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