Amelia didn't think Simon would come back that night.
After all, Vivian was still over there waiting for him to play the comforting husband.
But to her surprise, he actually returned.
"Mr. Johnson, you're back?" the housekeeper asked.
Simon gave a slight nod, stayed quiet for a moment, then asked,
"How is she? Did she eat anything?"
"Yes, she ate quite a bit tonight."
He nodded again and walked straight to the bedroom.
Amelia was sitting at the edge of the bed with a novel in her hands. Hearing the door, she looked up and their eyes met.
Without a word, Simon walked over, took the book from her hands.
"You shouldn't be reading right now. Take a break from it for a while."
Amelia was silent for a second, then responded calmly,
"Alright."
Her voice wa
