Chapter 38--Confrontations

*Ryan* I walk through the grand hallways of the mansion, my heart pounding in my chest, anxiety tightening its grip around my throat. Each step feels heavier than the last, my mind plagued with worries and fears. I have to find Amber. I figured the only way I could control the situation was to claim her as my fiancee. Maybe I should have spoken to her about it first. That too, and her having to hear everything father said. I hadn't known about her parents. Amber is about the most secretive person I know, keeping every truth to herself, refusing to share anything with me. I wonder what she thinks when she does that. My heart still aches at the memory of the hurt in Amber’s eyes when she overheard that conversation. What must she think of me? Us? Father isn't always so upright, but I have Jasper to thank for this. All of this. A thought snakes into my head, leaving me restless. What if she rejects all of this and leaves? The thought of her leaving, taking our child with her, strikes