CHAPTER TWENTY ONE

On the following day, Amelia walked down to the lobby of Stephan’s hotel, her heart beating faster with anticipation. Her index finger danced over the message icon on her phone and she anxiously stared at the display screen waiting for any update from Stephan. The screen lit up, displaying a short but powerful message: Come up to the penthouse

Amelia’s heart skipped a beat, and her mind was in turmoil – part of it filled with apprehension while the rest was full of optimism as she went to get into an elevator. The doors opened and she walked out onto the lush carpet, walking towards the penthouse. Amelia stood in front of a magnificent, tall door that lit up with ornaments. She savoured the moment as she released her breath. She knocked on the door, her palms sweaty and her heart pounding. She hasn’t seen Stephan since he broke and news to her.

After waiting a couple of minutes, the door opened to reveal Stephan’s weary countenance. As the sun poured across his face, he