Chapter 16. Illicit Affair

Amelia’s POV

Nikita put her hand on my back and gave it a gentle, caressing massage. She continued to tenderly rub my back with her palm. I gently wiped the tears from my eyes. I will do all in my power to avoid breaking down in front of her and revealing how fragile I am. But I was unable to contain my emotions any longer and had to express myself.

I am really self-conscious about the way my appearance looks. It’s possible that she thinks that I weep a lot because of my situation now. I can’t stop the gust of my emotions. Right now, I have a lot of frustration directed against my mother. And I can’t hide it anymore from Nikita’s curious eyes.

“When I questioned her about why she had done it, she stated that she did it because he is her first love. The reason for me is just too simplistic, wouldn’t you agree?” I turned to her in the hopes of gaining her sympathy and said that it might not be such a bad t