“The Remains of Summer) Chapter 7
Amelia’s birthday arrived.
Ethan rushed back, throwing her a
lavish party.
When Amelia came downstairs,
Ethan was waiting. She looked at him, her eyes unnervingly calm.
Her demeanor unnerved him. He’d always known her as vibrant and full of life, not this pale, listless ghost.
He reached for her, but she stepped back, her voice hoarse. “I’m not feeling well. Don’t touch me. I don’t want you to
catch anything.”
Ignoring his outstretched hand, she
walked away.
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Throughout the party, Amelia
remained detached, watching Ethan
shower her with attention, declaring his
undying love, just like always.
The grand finale was his gift. Every
year, it was something unique,
extravagant.
This year, it was a priceless antique
necklace, once belonging to European
royalty. Gasps of awe filled the room ast
he presented it.
Amelia lowered her eyes, hiding her
contempt. She didn’t reach for the
necklace.
Ethan, assuming she was still feeling
unwell, fastened it around her neck
himself. He ended the party early,
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wanting her to rest.
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As he helped her into the car, his phone rang. He glanced at the caller ID, then apologized.“Baby, something came up. Go home and rest. I’ll be back as soon as I can.”
She simply nodded.
He kissed her and left. As he drove
away, a text from Chloe arrived.
[Follow him. You’re in for a surprise.]
After a long moment, Amelia told the
driver to follow Ethan.
His car stopped outside Chloe’s
apartment building. He hurried inside
without even closing the car door
properly.
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Amelia followed. The apartment.
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door was slightly ajar. She looked inside
and froze.
Another birthday party.
Ethan, Chloe, Ethan’s friends, even
his parents.
Every instinct screamed at her to
leave, but her feet were rooted to the spot.
She watched as Ethan placed an
identical necklace around Chloe’s neck.
His friends hooted.“Looks great on
you, Mrs. Carter!”
Ethan shot them a warning
look.“Don’t call her that. There’s only one
Mrs. Carter.”
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His friends zipped their lips. “Just
kidding, bro. Wouldn’t want your
precious Amelia to find out.”
“Our lips are sealed!”
“We’ve been keeping mum since you
introduced us six months ago.”
Ethan’s mother placed a family
heirloom bracelet on Chloe’s wrist.“Even
though you’ve had to stay hidden, once the baby’s born, you’ll be my
daughter–in–law too.”
Amelia couldn’t bear another word.
She turned and fled.
She ran blindly, faster and faster, until she tripped and fell. Lightning
cracked across the sky, and the rain came
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down in torrents, blurring the world
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