CHAPTER 64 Unveiling Alliances

The atmosphere in the living room was thick with anticipation as Mark hesitated, struggling to find the right words. The soft glow of the table lamp cast a warm hue across the room, creating a sense of intimacy that belied the tension simmering beneath the surface. Amelia, perched on the edge of the couch, looked at him expectantly. She sensed that something was amiss, and a flicker of concern crossed her face. Amelia approached Mark, worried lines etched on her face."Mark, what's going on? You seem distant lately." Mark sighed and looked away. His face was filled with guilt and he was having a hard time holding her gaze. He reached out and held both her hands in his. "There's something I need to tell you, Amelia. I've been working on a project with Ethan." Amelia's eyes widened in surprise, and a sudden tension hung in the air. She processed his words, the revelation settling in like a heavy weight. Amelia didn't know what to do with the information. A slight chill ran