That alone made my chest soften.
“I missed you,” she murmured.
“You saw me yesterday.”
“I can still miss you.”
Then suddenly—
Bear pushed forward.
Mom gasped loudly.
“Oh my GOODNESS.”
Bear wagged proudly.
Meanwhile Amelia stood beside me smiling politely.
“Mom, this is Amelia.”
Mom blinked twice.
Then her eyes widened slightly.
“Oh!”
Amelia extended her hand elegantly.
“It’s lovely meeting you finally.”
Mom immediately smiled warmly.
“You’re so beautiful!”
“Thank you,” Amelia answered smoothly. “Elena forced me to behave today.”
“I DID NOT.”
“She threatened me emotionally.”
Inside the living room, Kael looked up from the couch.
Then froze completely.
Because Bear suddenly escaped the leash and sprinted toward him dramatically.
“KAI—”
Too late.
Bear launched himsel
