"Amelia? Are you okay?"She turned to see Alexander standing in the doorway, concern etched on his face. His piercing blue eyes searched hers, looking for any sign of distress.Amelia's heart raced as she tried to compose herself. "I-I'm fine," she stammered, her voice barely above a whisper.Alexander raised an eyebrow, clearly unconvinced. "Are you sure? You seem a little off."Amelia shook her head, forcing a smile. "It's nothing, really. Just lost in thought, I guess."Alexander studied her for a moment longer before nodding. "Okay. Well, I actually came to see Andrew. I have some documents to give him now that he's awake."Amelia felt a wave of relief wash over her. "Oh, of course. He's upstairs, if you want to go see him.""Thanks," Alexander said with a smile. "How has he been doing?""He's doing okay, I guess. He's just been... there, you know? Sometimes I don't just understand him."Alexander nodded sympathetically. "It must be tough. But you'll get used to it."Before Amelia
Nanny Grace placed a comforting hand on Amelia's shoulder, her touch warm and reassuring. "I know, my dear," she said. "But sometimes, a small gesture of kindness can go a long way. And I think Andrew could use a little kindness right now."Amelia hesitated, her mind racing as she considered her options. She knew that Nanny Grace was right, that Andrew would appreciate the tea and that it might help to ease the tension between them. But the thought of facing him now, after the way he had spoken to her earlier, made her feel sick to her stomach.Amelia nodded, taking a deep breath to steady herself. "Fiiine," she said, "I'll take the tea up to him."As she made her way up the stairs, Amelia couldn't help but feel a sense of trepidation. She knew that Andrew was proud, and she wasn't sure how he would react to her presence. But she pushed those thoughts aside, focusing instead on the soothing aroma of the tea and the warmth of the cup in her hands.As she reached the top of the stairs
Andrew's words made Amelia shiver through her spine like she was walking on ice. The intensity of his gaze and the commanding tone of his voice had caught her off guard, but at the same time, it had made her heart race with anticipation.She took a deep breath, feeling her heart racing as she tried to bring the words out of her mouth. "I...I have my eyes only on you, Andrew," she said, her voice shaky. Andrew looked at Amelia with a small smile on his lips, his eyes searching hers. "Do you believe yourself?" he asked.Amelia furrowed her brows, unsure of what he meant. "Believe myself?" she repeated.Andrew nodded, his expression serious. "Do you believe what you just said?" he asked. "That you only have eyes for me?"Amelia's thoughts were racing as she stood there looking at Andrew. She couldn't help but feel frustrated and confused by his behavior."Why are you doing this, Andrew?" she asked, her voice tinged with frustration. "I don't understand you. Will I ever be able to pleas
Amelia stood outside the airport, her breath fogging up in the cool morning air. She wrapped her coat tighter around her body, her nerves jangling inside her. Andrew was beside her, sitting in his wheelchair, flanked by one of his bodyguards who pushed him forward. She kept her eyes fixed on the private jet parked at the tarmac.Despite the early hour, the airport was bustling with activity, and Amelia felt a flutter of nerves in her stomach. She had never been on a private jet before.As they made their way towards the jet, Andrew's bodyguard kept up a steady pace, and Amelia had to jog to keep up. She could feel the cool morning air on her face, and she took a deep breath, trying to steady herself.Once they reached the jet, Andrew's bodyguard helped him board, and Amelia followed close behind. As she stepped inside, she was struck by the luxurious interior of the plane. Plush leather seats lined the cabin, and the soft hum of the engines filled the air.Andrew settled into his sea
Amelia hesitated, her fingers nervously tapping against the screen of her phone. She knew Andrew wouldn't like the answer.She felt her heart rate increase as Andrew's eyes lingered on her phone. She knew he was suspicious and her mind raced as she searched for a believable excuse. In a moment of panic, she blurted out the first thing that came to mind."Uh, it's my dad," she stammered, her voice shaking slightly. "He's been trying to get a hold of me since morning."Amelia's heart sank as Andrew's eyes bore into hers with suspicion and disbelief. She could see that he was still struggling to believe her, and it made her feel even more uneasy.Andrew's eyes narrowed as he looked at Amelia, his expression now more suspicious than before. "Has your dad reached out to you since he sold you to me?" he asked, his voice laced with disbelief.Amelia's heart sank at his words. She knew that her father had made a deal with Andrew to save their family business, but she didn't think of it as bei
Andrew's face lit up in recognition as she rushed towards him, pulling him into a tight embrace. Amelia stood back, feeling suddenly lost and out of place. Who was this lady, and why was she so familiar with Andrew?"It's so good to see you, Lila," Andrew said, a big smile on his face."I missed you so much," Lila replied, looking up at Andrew with adoration in her eyes.Amelia's heart sank. She had never felt so alone in her life, standing there watching the reunion between Andrew and this beautiful woman. She didn't know what to do or say, so she just stood there, her arms wrapped around her own body, feeling like an outsider.Andrew turned to Lila, who was still in his embrace, and gently disentangled himself from her. He looked towards Amelia, who was standing a few feet away, and said, "Lila, this is Amelia."Lila turned towards Amelia, and for the first time, Amelia was able to get a good look at her. She was stunningly beautiful, with long dark hair, full lips, and a slim figu
Lila looked at her with a small smile. "I said, this was Andrew's favorite wine when we were dating," she repeated.Amelia felt a knot form in her stomach. "Oh really?" Amelia said, turning back to Lila. "I had no idea."Andrew chuckled, his blue eyes twinkling with amusement. "Yes, we had a brief romance a few years ago," he explained.Amelia's eyebrows shot up in surprise, but before she could say anything, Lila continued. "He always loved it when I wore something sexy," she said, giving Andrew a playful wink.Andrew chuckled, and Amelia felt a pang of jealousy twist in her chest. It was clear that Lila still had a hold over Andrew, and she didn't know how to compete with that.Amelia, feeling increasingly uncomfortable with the situation, took a deep breath and spoke up. "Lila, could you please show me the room?" she asked, her voice shaking slightly.Lila paused, a hint of annoyance flashing across her face. "Can't you wait just a little longer? We're having a good time here," she
Amelia's heart pounded in her chest as she realized there was no escaping the truth. She took a deep breath and looked up at Andrew, her voice barely above a whisper. "It was Henry," she admitted. "He called me on the plane."Andrew's fury only intensified as Amelia admitted the truth. "Why did you lie to me when I asked you on the plane?" he demanded, his voice tinged with anger.Amelia could feel her throat tightening as she tried to come up with an answer. "I-I didn't want to upset you," she said, her voice barely above a whisper."Upset me?" Andrew spat, his anger boiling over. "You think lying to me wouldn't upset me? You think carrying on a secret conversation with Henry behind my back wouldn't upset me?""But Henry wasn't trying to cause trouble. He just wanted to check up on us and see how we were doing."But Andrew's anger quickly flared up again, and he shook his head incredulously. "Check up on us?" he laughed bitterly. "Henry tried to kill me, Amelia. He's the reason I'm