Chapter Seventy-Six: Torn Apart

Miles hesitated as he approached Amelia. The moon cast a soft glow, illuminating the uncertainty etched across his face. He took a deep breath, ready to unravel the web of deception that had ensnared their relationships. Miles confronted Amelia, “Amelia, we need to talk.” Amelia, her gaze fixated on the night sky, responded with detached calmness, “About Kristen? I don’t want to hear it, Miles. He’s innocent.” Miles, frustration bubbling beneath his words, implored, “You can’t keep ignoring the truth, Amelia. Kristen is not who you think she is.” Amelia scoffed, her eyes narrowing, “You’re just jealous, Miles. Kristen is not plotting against us.” Miles, exasperated, tried to reason with her, “I’m not jealous, Amelia. I’m trying to protect you. Someone is manipulating both of you.” Amelia, unfazed, dismissed his concerns, “You’ve got it all wrong. Kristen would never betray me.” Miles, his patience waning, pressed on, “Amelia, open your eyes. I’ve seen the messages, the secret meetings.