Let him go

Amelia dialed Sebastien. He answered, his voice was groggy.

“Well, look who it is,” he muttered.

“Sebastien, did I wake you?” she asked.

“Nah, it’s fine. Who’s that, Sebastien?” a voice piped up in the background.

“Oh, you’re busy. Call me when you’re not,” Amelia said, forcing a smile.

“What’s up?” he asked.

“Why is Thiago in Peru, Sebastien? I need to know.”

Silence.

“Let me guess…a woman?” she pressed.

“Amelia, he’s not exactly subtle, is he?”

“Just tell me what you know.”

“He met her when you were gone, broke it off when he found you, but she was pregnant. Things…escalated.”

Amelia exhaled sharply. “I don’t blame him for that, but if he kept it going…”

“Sorry, Amelia. I thought you knew.”

“Of course I didn’t. Last to know, as usual. Thanks. And don’t tell him I called.”

“Amelia…” but she’d already hung up.

Amelia pulled on her fitness pants and headed to the living room. “I’m going for a jog. Need to clear my head,” she announced, then turned and walked out. Bella and Lucas exchan