Amelia wasn’t sure how she had ended up standing outside the study, her back pressed against the cold wall.
She hadn’t meant to eavesdrop.
After enduring the disaster of a welcome from Lilian Best, Andrew's mother. She had simply needed a moment to herself. So, she wandered the halls, trying to shake off the sting of humiliation.
But then she heard her name.
She had been about to pass the study when Lilian's voice, sharp and cutting, drifted through the slightly ajar door.
"So," Lilian said, her tone cold. "Who is this Amelia?"
"Amelia is my girlfriend."
"I must say, I’m surprised. I thought my son had better taste."
Amelia stiffened at her words.
"Mother." Andrew's voice was sharp, edged with warning.
"Oh, don’t look at me like that, Andrew. I’m only being hone
