Meanwhile, Amelia was sitting in the sitting room with Seraphina beside her while James occupied the chair opposite them. The atmosphere inside the room was strangely uncomfortable, despite the fact that no one was saying anything. Everyone seemed lost in their own thoughts, each person carrying something they weren’t willing to put into words. Outside, five other men remained stationed around the house, guarding the entrances and keeping watch over the surroundings. Amelia’s eyes kept drifting toward the front door. Every few minutes, she would glance at it without even realizing she was doing so, her heart quietly hoping that the door would open and Aiden would walk through it. He had driven away earlier after dropping them off, and he still hadn’t returned. She had considered calling him several times, but every time her fingers reached for her phone, she stopped herself. She didn’t want him thinking she was calling to apologize. At least, that was what she kept tellin
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