Amelia's eyes fluttered open as the morning sunlight gently filtered through the curtains, casting a warm glow on her face. She yawned and stretched, feeling refreshed after a restful night's sleep. As she blinked away the remnants of sleep, a sudden ring at the door jolted her awake."Who the hell is that this early in the morning?" Amelia muttered, still groggy from sleep. She slowly rose from her bed, her feet padding softly on the carpeted floor as she made her way downstairs. The house was quiet, and little Violet had slept peacefully beside her through the night.Downstairs in the kitchen, Amelia's mother, Mrs. Tate, was humming to herself as she prepared breakfast. Amelia approached her, rubbing her eyes."Mom, are you expecting anyone?" Amelia asked, her voice tinged with curiosity.Mrs. Tate turned around, a spatula in her hand, and shook her head. "No, dear, not that I know of. Who could it be?"Amelia shrugged, a hint of bewilderment on her face. "I don't know. I'll go ch
Amelia felt a pang of sadness in her chest, but she quickly composed herself, trying to hide her emotions. She reached out and collected the papers from Andrew's hands, avoiding his gaze. "Thank you," she stammered softly, her voice barely above a whisper. "Goodbye, Andrew."But before Amelia could turn away, Andrew interjected. "Wait, there's one more thing," he said, his eyes flickering. "I want to see Violet. I brought something for her."Amelia hesitated, caught off guard by Andrew's request. "She's sleeping, Andrew," she replied, her voice filled with uncertainty. "I don't know if it's a good idea..."Andrew interrupted, his voice gentle yet persuasive. "I can come in," he offered softly. "I'll be quiet. Just a few moments with my daughter before you all leave for Spain."Amelia pondered for a moment, weighing the pros and cons. Eventually, she took a deep breath and made a decision. "Okay," she conceded, her voice laced with a mix of caution and empathy. "Come with me."She led
As Perry followed Amelia back upstairs, leaving Liam heading downstairs alone, he looked at them with a hint of concern and asked, "Is everything alright, babe?"Amelia hesitated for a moment, her mind racing to come up with a convincing explanation. Finally, she replied, "Uhm... Yes, Perry wants to see Violet." "Ohhhh...." Liam nodded and smiled as he headed downstairs to wait for them.Once they were back in Amelia's room, she gently closed the door behind them, taking care not to disturb Violet. Perry rushed to Violet's side, cooing, "Awwwn... Your baby is so pretty." She turned to Amelia, a teasing glint in her eyes, and added, "She's got Andrew's hair, huh?"Amelia let out a shaky breath, her emotions still raw from the encounter with Andrew. She blurted out, "I kissed him." Perry's eyes widened in surprise, and she moved closer to Amelia, her voice filled with concern, "You kissed Andrew?"Amelia quickly hushed her, pressing a finger to her lips. She whispered urgently, "Shh
Andrew Reynolds stood in his study, a veil of smoke swirling around him as he lit a cigarette. Leaning against the window, he blew out a cloud of smoke, his gaze was fixed on the world outside.Suddenly, a knock echoed through the room, breaking the silence. Andrew's voice, tinged with weariness, called out, "Who's there?"Nanny Grace's familiar voice answered from the other side of the door, filled with concern. "It's me, Andrew. Can I come in?"Andrew took a deep breath, "Sure," he replied.The door opened, and Nanny Grace entered, her eyes searching his face."What's wrong?" Nanny Grace inquired gently. "You left early this morning and returned just in time. The cops are looking for Alexander. What exactly is going on?"Andrew's eyes met hers, a hint of sadness and emptiness on his face. "I don't really have time for Alexander right now," he admitted, his voice tinged with weariness. "Amelia is leaving for Spain with Violet."Nanny Grace's brows furrowed, her concern deepening. "An
Amelia and Liam arrived at the airport, stepping out of the car and retrieving their belongings. Amelia carefully lifted Violet from the back seat, cradling her in her arms. Liam, ever helpful, assisted with their luggage, ensuring everything was accounted for as they made their way towards the airport entrance.Amidst the bustling crowd and the whirlwind of emotions, they made their way towards the check-in counter. Luggages were swiftly checked, and they found themselves waiting for the time to board the plane. Amelia took a deep breath as she started feeling unease.Sensing Amelia's disquiet, Liam turned to her, concern etched on his face. "Coffee?" he offered, hoping to provide some comfort. Amelia stammered, her mind preoccupied. "N... no, I'm fine," she replied, her voice filled with a mixture of nerves and uncertainty.Just then, Liam spotted Natalie rolling her suitcase from a distance. His face lit up with a smile. "Natalie is here," he said, his voice filled with surpri
Amelia took a deep breath, her heart heavy with mixed emotions and hesitation as she stood at the threshold of departure. Liam stretched his hands towards her, urging her to come along. "Come on, let's go," he encouraged, his voice filled with a mixture of excitement and reassurance.Amelia glanced back, her heart feeling heavy, but she took Liam's hands in hers, allowing him to lead her towards the boarding gate.Meanwhile, Andrew's car screeched to a halt as he arrived at the airport. He hastily parked and rushed inside, a sense of urgency propelling him forward. Meanwhile, Andrew had just arrived at the airport in a rush. He hastily parked his car, not bothering about anything else but reaching Amelia before she left. In a rush, he sprinted towards the entrance of the airport, his heart pounding in his chest. However, he was halted by airport officials who demanded his ticket."Your ticket, sir," one of the officials requested.Andrew, feeling the pressure mounting, replied imp
Amelia struggled to hold back her tears, everything was overwhelming. She couldn't believe Andrew was stopping her from leaving. Liam stood behind her, waiting for her to board the plane so they would leave for Spain. The two men in her life were standing right with her and she didn't know what to do. Amelia stood there, torn between the two men who held pieces of her heart. Liam said, "Amelia…."She turned to look at Liam, her eyes filled with guilt. She couldn't bear to hurt him, yet her heart longed for something different, something that resided with Andrew.Liam's voice trembled as he pleaded, "Don't let him hurt you again, Amelia. You deserve better." Amelia glanced at Andrew, tears streaming down her face, her heart aching with the tough decision she had to make. Her emotions were at war with her, pulling her in different directions.Amelia then turned her back against Andrew, her heart breaking. She faced Liam as she took his hands, about to board the plane. Andrew, refus
Amelia, noticing the sudden change in Andrew's mood, approached him with concern on her face. "What's wrong?" she asked, her voice filled with genuine worry.Andrew swiftly motioned to Nanny Grace. "Could you please carry Violet upstairs?" he requested, his voice filled with urgency.Nanny Grace smiled warmly and nodded in understanding. "Sure, why not," she replied.Andrew gently handed Violet to Nanny Grace. She gently took Violet into her arms, proceeding towards the upper floors.Without wasting a moment, Andrew hurriedly made his way to his study, his mind preoccupied with the urgent call he had to take. He entered his study and closed the door behind him.He picked up the call, his voice filled with urgency as he inquired. "Have you found Alexander?" Detective Stone's response carried a somber tone. "No, sir. But I think Amelia and your daughter could be in danger," he revealed. Andrew's heart skipped a beat at the mention of danger. His protective instincts flared, and worry