Chapter 103. What Choice Did I Have?

2014

Amelia’s POV

I woke up to the sound of my phone buzzing.

Heart leaping, I grabbed it from the nightstand, squinting at the screen. But instead of Adrian’s name lighting up my phone, it was just a notification from some random app.

I let out a long breath and sank back against my pillow, the weight of disappointment settling over me. It had been three days since Adrian left for New York. Three days of silence.

Well…not total silence. He’d texted when he landed and sent a brief goodnight message after that. But since then? Barely a word.

I told myself he was busy. His father had summoned him, after all, so that probably meant Adrian was stuck in endless meetings or whatever it was rich, powerful men who did to make their sons’ lives miserable. Still…I thought he’d at least call.

I glanced at the clock. Seven a.m. Too early for a pity party.

With a groan, I rolled out of bed and got ready for school. My house felt quiet