Chapter 159: An Unexpected Reunion

William paced the hallway of the mansion, his mind restless. Amelia was returning today, and he wasn’t sure how to feel about it. Their fallout had been messy, and despite how clear they had made things between them the last time, there was still unresolved tension between them. He glanced at his watch. She should be arriving any moment now. The sound of footsteps approaching snapped him out of his thoughts. He turned to see Amelia walking towards him, her expression guarded but hopeful. Following behind her was Cynthia, her expression hard to read. “Amelia,” William greeted, a mixture of relief and apprehension in his voice. “William,” she replied, stopping a few feet away from him. “It’s been a while.” “Yeah, it has,” he said, running a hand through his hair. “Let’s go somewhere private to talk.” Amelia nodded, but before they could move, Cynthia stepped forward. “Amelia,” Cynthia said, her tone icy. “Don’t think for a second that just because you’re back, everything is forgive