Chapter Sixteen

Restless, Amelia sat up in bed, her thoughts consumed by the decision she had made. The anticipation of the morning weighed heavily on her as if time itself had slowed down. With every passing second, her desire to express her feelings to Raymond grew stronger. But deep down, Amelia knew that the connection she felt with Raymond was unlike anything she had ever experienced before.

Unable to resist any longer, Amelia reached for her phone and dialed Raymond's number, her hand trembling with a mix of nerves and excitement. The phone rang, and her heart skipped a beat with every ring. But to her dismay, there was no answer. Disappointment washed over her, leaving her questioning the timing and the significance of her feelings.

As she placed her phone back on the nightstand, a surge of uncertainty and doubt clouded her mind. Was she rushing into something she wasn't ready for? Should she wait for the right moment to reveal her true feelings, or was this a sign that their connection was me