Chapter 67. Amelia's Realization

“He’s lying, Dad. Can’t you see how obsessed he is with Brooklyn? He can never forget her. I can’t be his punching bag all the time. I agreed to marry him only because he threatened to take his life. He promised to move on from her, Dad, but he failed in his promise.”

“Wait, are you telling me that Ryder doesn’t love you?” asked her uncle Henry, who came over to join them.

“No, he doesn’t.” Amelia scowled at Ryder, who looked uncomfortable. Her mom came over to support her for the first time.

“So, is it Brooklyn you’re after? But the girl is happily settled with Nikolas. She can never be yours, Ryder,” said her mom.

“I know now. I promise I will try to move on, Aunt Emily.” Her mom looked at Amelia helplessly since they all knew how fake that promise was.

“I can’t help you, Ryder. It’s Amy’s decision.”

“Yes, I will support Amy’s decision, whatever it might be,” said her dad.

“Yes, so will I,” said Henry Mitchell.

“I want a divorce. I c