Chapter 133

Amelia shook with rage. "What right do you have to pity me? Didn't you get to where you are by relying on men? First, Simon, and now, Edward!" Janice let out a soft chuckle and stepped closer, her gaze sweeping over Amelia, who stood without even a coat. "Simon threw you out, didn't he?" Amelia's lashes fluttered, but she remained silent. "He found out about your HIV and exploded, didn't he? I bet he called you disgusting and demanded you pay him back." Every word from Janice was a blade, cutting straight into Amelia's heart. Furious, Adam lunged at Janice and raised a hand to shove her. "Stay out of this!" But before he could even reach her, a man appeared out of nowhere, seizing his arm with a firm grip. It was the bodyguard Edward had appointed for Janice. He was always lurking nearby in a car, keeping a watchful eye on her safety. He had been waiting outside the hospital, but he hadn't been expecting this kind of confrontation. His expression remained unreadable, his hold