Chapter 107

Nanny Grace's heart skipped a beat as Amelia's words sank in. She stammered, unsure of what to say.

"M-may... maybe he didn't mean it," she said, her voice shaking slightly. "I'm sure he didn't mean it."

But Amelia's response was resolute. "He was serious, Nana," she said, her voice firm. "He repeated it several times."

Nanny Grace felt a knot forming in her stomach. She couldn't believe that Andrew would ask Amelia to do something so terrible. But at the same time, she knew that she had to consider all possibilities.

"No, no, I don't think so, dear," she said, trying to calm Amelia's fears. "But... but, don't feel offended, dear, I just want to ask a question."

Amelia's eyes widened in surprise. "What is it?" she asked, her voice trembling.

Nanny Grace hesitated for a moment before continuing. "Are you sure the child is for Andrew?" she asked gently.

Amelia's face fell, and her eyes filled with hurt. "Even you?" she asked, her voice barely above a whisper. "You too, Nana?"

She said,