Chapter 18

I watched as Logan picked up a pastry and quickly took a bite. His answer was good enough for now, and I could see by the look on his face he didn’t want me to push the issue anymore. We ate together in blissful silence. It didn’t take long for me to get full. My mind was swimming with so many questions, and I didn’t know which to ask first.

Amelia appeared at the door, “May I come in?”

Logan stood to attention, looking nervous. I squinted at him, trying to figure him out. I looked back and smiled at Amelia.

“Welcome to my humble abode.” I joked.

I saw Logan’s face turn serious.

She chuckled as she stepped closer to the bed. “Leah, I need to ask you some questions about last night.”

Logan excused himself quickly using this as an escape from the room and left us to it. I watched as he hurried from the room. Amelia took the seat he had been keeping warm.

“Leah, if this gets too much just say the word and we will stop.”

She asked question after question. It was exhausting answering everything and reliving what happened. I gave Amelia every bit of energy I had. Amelia could see I was getting tired. I had been answering questions for over an hour. Logan had returned not long after leaving and found himself pacing outside of the room. He stayed outside watching us the whole time. Although I was tired and Amelia could see I was starting to flag, I needed to ask her something.

“Before you go.” I started, “Logan.” I struggled to put what I was thinking into words.

“Yes?” She questioned.

“How long have you known him?”

“We first met on a case about 4 years ago. Since then, we have worked on several cases together. He’s an amazing lawyer and a fantastic guy.”

Her praise confused me, “Have you two ever...” my words trailed off, not sure if I wanted to know the answer.

“No, no, not at all. There is quite an age difference between us. I have known him to date, but he has always been very particular over who he dates.”

“Hmm.” I didn’t know what to make of her answer.

“Leah, can I be honest with you?”

“Please.”

“I have never seen him react the way he has with you. I have seen him date over the years, but he has never settled down or fought for anyone in regard to a potential relationship. His work has always come first. The way he is right now, I have never seen him like it before. You have really had an effect on him. I think more than both of you may know.”

I looked at her in shock. It was what I wanted to hear in some regards but at the same time I didn’t know what to do with that information.

“You need to rest. We can finish this another time.” She squeezed my hand as she stood to leave.

“Wait, tell me one thing.”

Logan appeared in the doorway, holding the door open. Amelia nodded at me.

“Did they tell you why?”

“I’m sorry Leah, but they are yet to answer any questions.”

I sighed and sank back into the pillow. I just wanted to know why it was me. It was the only thing that could piece everything together. Without that I felt like I was missing a puzzle piece and couldn’t put the picture together, or at least enough for it to make sense. Logan settled back into the chair. We were silent long enough for me to fall back to sleep. Amelia had given me so much to think about with so few words.