The days following her confrontation with Harrison were some of the hardest Amelia had ever faced. She couldn’t shake the feeling of betrayal that had settled like a stone in her chest. Despite his pleas, despite the intensity of his emotions, she couldn’t forget the lies, the manipulation, or the secrets he refused to share. She knew that to move forward, she had to break free from him. Even if it meant losing everything they had built together.
Amelia spent her days at Hartley Hope, trying to find solace in the familiar surroundings. She buried herself in work, sorting through old files, reviewing financial statements, and reconnecting with the few remaining staff members. The charity was a shadow of its former self, the building empty and forlorn. But being there gave her a sense of p
