urned from work. The cab Amelia ordered online hasn't arrived yet; she plan

er knuckles were already turning white from cool and the strong

nd Jersey appeared, opening the door. She crossed her arms and raised an eyebrow. "

f from her coat as she stepped

moved towards the living

er knees to her chest, bracing herself. "I agreed to marry Damon B

e had just heard from her friend, s

rushed to explain. "It's a fake

on her lap but quickly got herself and dropped it on the coffee table with more force than necess

s to undergo that kidney dialysis, and aside from that, her medicine is fu*kingly expensive, plus the pillin

aid no! You're always sacrificing yourself, Amelia. First for Liam, then for your Mom

isn't just about me. It's about survival. Damon needs me to save his company's reputation

ix months of playing house with Damon Blackwood doesn't soun

mess, Jersey, though I have mentioned my son's name once to him. He wanted det

r son behind to pretend to be married to a

ecure his future, pay off some bills, and maybe even help me open the cafe I've always dreamed of. I'

didn't back down. "And Dam

im completely, but I don't need to. This isn't about

n screams disaster. Damon Blackwood isn't all that of a gentleman who wouldn't ask of anothe

sey don't you get the whole picture? This isn't about all of this thing you're mentioning --- m

can you hide Liam from this situation? What if the world gets to know about your son, finally concl

Amelia replied. "As for my son Liam, he doesn't belong in Damon's

ou're strong, Amelia, but strength doesn't mean doing thi

e," Ameli

orry. "Alright, Amelia. I trust you to know what's best, but j

e in her tired eyes. "Thank

ed from the hallway, holding tight to his favourite stuffed bear. His sleepy eyes bri

ressing kiss on his forehead. "Hey, swe

all hands gripping her tightly. "We

insisted. Kid's got

ief moment, she felt the weight of her decision lifted and replaced by the warmth of being

rsey had been; his words were going over each other in excitement. Amelia

oser with a low voice and asked, "Jersey enough about me. What a

ne though he's not in the country at the mome

is trying to be availa

Ring.... Amel

melia asked t

come to the