Chapter 24
I was watching TVon the couch When Gemma came home, I wanted to talk to her, but I ranton excitedly and tripped.”
Florian’s soft and sweet voice echoed in the living room
Sadie looked rather embarrassed, especially after Wesley cast a flat look at her. Somehow, she tensed up under his unfeeling gaze.
Holding Florian’s hand, she forced a smile. “Oh, Flo, you should have told me that earlier!”
“Mom, you didn’t let me.”
“Well, I was just too worried about you.” While speaking, her gaze drifted toward Gemma. “Sorry, Gemma. I misunderstood
Gemma said nothing.
Amelia went over to hold her arm. “Gemma, Sadie is just worried about her son. You won’t hold it against her, will you?i
The Hollman sisters played off of each other
Gemma looked at Wesley and Amelia. Smiling softly, she stated, “oh, I don’t mind It’s no big deal..
“Amy, if there’s nothing else. Til go upstairs now”
A fleeting look of shock flashed across Wesley’s eyes as Gemma moved to leave. Did she really not ask for an apology after the misunderstanding? That was certainly very generous of her.
“There’s nothing else. By the way, I’m celebrating my birthday at The Pegasus tonight. If you’re free, why don’t you tag along?
Gemma agreed with a smile and made her way to the second floor.
H
Once Gemuna was out of sight, Amelia humed to Wesley. He had an unreadable look in his deep eyes. She couldn’t read his emotions.
“Wesley, thards for your concern for Flo just now,” she began.
He glanced at her, unbothered. “It’s nothing.”
Smiling, she was about to talk to him regarding the birthday party that night, but he suddenly cut her off. “I have something to tend to at the hospital. I’ll leave for
now.”
“Oh, that was fast.” Amelia tried not to let her disappointment show.
“Yeah
Amelia did not feel comfortable to interrogate him on work matters.
“Alright, then. I’ll see you out.”
“SULE.”
Gemma stood on the second floor balcony. She watched Amelia chat with Wesley. Soon, he drove out of the Field residence.
Gemma finally drew the curtains and tapped into the chat with someone she had named “L”
“Mr. Lowell, thank you for your help. But I wonder if Amy might overthinkit.”
After sending out the text, she waited for a while but received no reply. It didn’t bother her, though. She tossed her phone aside and spent her free time drawing.
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At night, Gemma followed Amellato The Pegasus. She had never been interested in clubs and bars even the years ago, not to mention the
Thunkully, ale tan into Jarob at the entrance. The trio entered their private lounge. Soon, a woman with impeccable makeup opened the door and let herself in. Her way locks cascaded down her back. She had perfect curves Hual attracted everyone’s attention.
The scated the roots and wallund up to Amelia. Then, she gave Amelia a big hug: “Amy, happy birthday!”
Amelts replied with a amde, “Thanka, Sydney ”
Gemina sat in a comer, never oure looking away from the two ladies
Mydory Morris was a good friend of Amelia’s. In fact, taemma would say she lutew Sylpey quite well
Herburning gaze attracted Sydney’s attention Sydney mumbled to Amelia, “itry, why did you bring her along?”
Smiling, Amelia waved at tamna, gesturing at læerto puntheim.
Gemina went over, acting: friendly. “10, byd
Sydrary stated at atika in astonislausent, Herione was tinged with surprise.
now, you sute changed a lot over five years. You’re no longer as wild and unly as before.”
“ptaht I’m glad you know that, seems like Mr. Field inado the right call by sending you abroad to study ”
Geroma smiled without anuwering.
Meanwhile, Sydury was exceptionally pleased blue. Don’t be a troublemaker like letom.
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After that, Sydney went back to chatting with Antelia,
Gemma retreated to her seat and fixed an increasingly cold state at the two ladies. She tested Tracy, “I met Sydney Morris.”
