Chapter 9
trmina blanked “Nothing 107’sanst a casual question. It’stine if you don’t want to answer!
Wesley’s thin lips pressed into a straight line as he remained silent.
“It’s getting late. I won’t hold you up any longer, Mr. Lowell Goodbye ” With that, Gemma thanked him politely and opened the car door to step out.
At this moment, she’d once again tetumed to her well–mannered sell. It was as if the slightly inappropriate question she’d just asked never came from her lips
Wesley’s cors dathened as he withdrew his gaze. That was when he noticed the phone by the front passenger seat.
Before Wesley had reached his home, his phone rang. He glanced at the phone in the passenger
et seat and instinctively assumed the call was from Gemma, who’d just
so when he answered, he spoke without a second thought, “I’ll have someone send it to you
“Send what?
Amelia’s voice coming through the phone made Wesley’s hand pause on the steering wheel. Then, he replied, “Nothing”
“Alright then I just got home, and 1 heard from Sara that you took terma back to the Field residence?”
Amelia’s smile widened at his answer.
After continuing her relationship with Wesley, they hadn’t fallen into a honeymoon phase like most couples. Wesley was steady and reserved by nature, and with his busy work schedule, they didn’t see each other often
They just had occasional meals together. Even then, he’d quickly send her home after dinner.
So far, holding hands was the most intimate thing they’d done. That was why sometimes, she couldn’t help but wonder about his feelings for her
But all her unease vanished after hearing what Sara said tonight. Wesley was naturally indifferent and distant. If he’d taken time to send Gemma home, he’d undoubtedly done it for Amelia. That meant be truly cared for her, or he wouldn’t have bothered.
Thank you, Wesley. Gemma didn’t give you any trouble, did she?”
“That’s great”
They talked a little longer on the phone before Amelia reluctantly ended the call.
After hanging up, Sadie noticed the unsuppressed smile on her face and smiled in satisfaction “It looks like things are going well between you and Wesley.” Amelia nodded. “He does treat me well, and he’s very considerate.”
“That’s wonderful. You must hold onto him tightly.”
“Got It, Sadie.”
Sadu took her hand and easiestly said, “I married Thomas, and now.
I’m living: a good life want you to be happy too.
“More importantly, the Field and Hoffman families will gain a powerful business partner with you and Wesley together. That way, I’ll have more say in front of
Why are you saying that all of a sudden? is something bothering you?
“What else could it be? Sadie sighed.
“The one who’s back?”
Sadie hummed acknowledgedly and raibed her temples as she replied, “Seeing her brings back too many memodes”
Amelia understood het concems and said, “Don’t worry, badie. Thomas will send her back to Vesterlapud soon.
“Will for trally?
“The definitely will. Trust me. I’ll figure something out.
Just after Amnella spoke, the sound of footsteps at the stairs. She tumed around and saw Denna standing there holding a glass of water.
Anulia froze, as thought about their nation, her expressionstümed slightly grim.
Sadie, Any, doen’t you going to sleep?”
camndente. When did you come downatalis, tarjoma?” Sadie asked.
Salla continued sandling warnly as she said, “You don’t have to come duwn for something tiga minet, no backupatates. I’ll have Sata being it to your room.” With that, Sadie eyed Sasa, when stepped forward to take the glass fruin Deltatus.
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“Thank you, Sara. I guess I’ll head upstairs now. You guys should get some rest too,” Gemma gently said.
“Alright”
Genima tumed and headed upstairs. Then, she stopped at an unseen comer of the stairs.
Amelia and Sadie’s voices came from below as the former asked, “Do you think she heard us?”
