Chapter 55

Andrew's heart skipped a beat as Nanny Grace's words hit him like a ton of bricks. He had always prided himself on being a man of logic and reason, but he couldn't deny the truth in her words.

There was something about Amelia that drew him to her, something that he couldn't quite put into words.

"I...I don't know what you mean, Nana," Andrew said, his voice barely above a whisper.

Nanny Grace smiled knowingly at him. "Oh, I think you do, dear," she said. "You're just afraid to admit it to yourself."

He opened his mouth to protest, but Nanny Grace held up her hand.

"You don't have to tell me anything, Andrew. Just remember that Miss Catherine is gone, and it's time for you to move on. And as for Amelia, well, perhaps it's time for you to take a closer look at what you really feel for her."

Andrew turned to Nanny Grace. He felt a lump form in his throat as he struggled to find the words to explain.

"I hit her, Nana," he repeated, his voice barely above a whisper.

Nanny Grace's eyes w