Chapter 121. Everything I Never Knew

2024

Amelia’s POV

Adrian’s throat worked as he swallowed, his fingers flexing at his sides like he wanted to grab something; me. But he didn’t.

I inhaled deeply. “I’m sorry,” I murmured. “I shouldn’t have come today.”

He frowned, his jaw tightening like he wanted to argue, but I kept going.

“I didn’t have any excuse to give Liam that wouldn’t sound like a lie,” I admitted, my voice barely above a whisper. “And I’ve been afraid to tell him the truth, but I should. It’s the right thing to do.”

What truth was I even going to tell Liam right now after what I’d just heard? Where was I going to start from?

Adrian was quiet for so long I almost thought he wouldn’t respond. But then he nodded once, stiffly.

“Okay.”

I nodded, knowing that this was my chance to exit this room without addressing the conversation I’d just eavesdropped on.

But I couldn’t not know the truth for myself. Even though I knew it would make matte