“The Remains of Summer) Chapter 22
Liam bought not only the sapphire
set but the other pieces Amelia had
admired as well.
She tugged on his hand, about to
protest, but he silenced her with a kiss.
“Hope, your happiness is worth more
than any amount of money.”
Amelia looked into his eyes, seeing
only her reflection.
Their relationship blossomed. Finally,
Amelia agreed to meet his family and
friends back home.
Their arrival in China was kept quiet.
Only Liam’s inner circle knew she was
back. He shielded her from prying eyes.
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Amelia remained unaware that Ethan,
having learned of her return through a overheard conversation between Ian and
the housekeeper, had spent a sleepless night in the pouring rain outside Liam’s family home.
Ian had kept Ethan grounded for
months, preventing him from chasing
after Amelia. Now, she was back in the
city. He had to see her.
But she never appeared.
Inside, soft light spilled from a second–floor window, accompanied by
the muffled sounds of lovemaking. Ethan
watched the window, his heart twisting,
imagining Amelia in Liam’s arms. He
could almost hear her soft moans. He
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wanted to run, but he couldn’t tear
himself away, his gaze fixed on the
window as the light flickered on and off.
He remembered his own trysts with Chloe, right under Amelia’s nose. Had she felt this same agonizing pain?
He finally understood why she’d left, why she’d chosen to disappear. No one could endure that kind of betrayal.
He opened his mouth, his voice a broken whisper. “Can I… can I see her?”
Liam’s fist connected with his
jaw.“You have no right.”
Stiff and cold from the rain, Ethan
couldn’t defend himself. He stumbled
back.
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Liam took a handkerchief from a
nearby guard, wiping his hand with
disgust, then tossing it at Ethan’s
feet.“Call the Carters.”
Liam turned and walked away, leaving Ethan alone in the darkness. The door slammed shut.
Thunder cracked overhead, lightning illuminating Ethan’s pale face. He swayed,
then collapsed.
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