Sixty-five: Good news

Ryan was all smiles as he drove home that night, happy to share the good news with Amelia, that his family had finally accepted their union. Truly, he hadn’t expected the night to end well but after all of the obstacles, he got what he wanted. His relationship with Amelia was no longer a hidden affair, and their child would be accepted by his family.

As soon as Smith pulled through the gates of the compound, he jumped down from the car, heading into the building and riding the elevator that led to his floor. A few minutes later, the elevator dinged, announcing his arrival and he stepped out, sliding his key card against the keyhole of his apartment. The door opened to reveal the living room that was eerily quiet with the lights out. He knew Grtechen must have gone home after Amelia’s arrival and that Dora was asleep already. He also knew Amelia might be asleep, as he locked the door and climbed up the stairs, with the moonlight streaming into the apartment through the windows, illumin