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Chapter 153:
Those harsh words from Conroy echoed in Amelia’s mind, and without thinking, she glanced over at the man next to her.
Back when she had been engaged to Jaxton, Amelia had often been shoved into the limelight and forced to swallow a steady diet of biting criticism. Though a part of her had grown used to the storm of negativity swirling online, the idea of Wyatt’s career crashing down because of her was something she simply couldn’t accept.
Thinking it over, Amelia realized it would be less painful to walk away now than to watch him lose everything he’d built at the Stewart Group for her sake. Unable to keep the words in any longer, she softly called out his name, “Wyatt p>
The moment her voice broke the silence, Wyatt turned toward her, his eyes shadowed and impossible to read. As she tried to speak, the word “divorce” stuck fast in her throat.
“I’m sorry for pulling you into all of this mess,” she eventually said.
Wyatt’s brow furrowed as soon as her apology left her lips. “You’re not at fault. There’s nothing for you to be sorry about p>
All the way home, Wyatt’s phone refused to stay quiet. Amelia suggested more than once that he should leave and handle the issue, but he insisted he’d rather bring her back to Hillside Villa himself.
As soon as Amelia got out of the car, Wyatt said to her, “Stay home for a few days, all right? If you have to go out, let Barrie go with you p>
𝗗𝗶𝗌со𝗏𝘦𝘳 𝘯e𝘸 𝘀𝘵о𝗿iеѕ on.сo𝘮
No explanation was needed for Amelia to understand the circus happening outside. Even if he hadn’t warned her, she wouldn’t have dared set foot out the door without good reason.
“You don’t have to worry. I won’t be going anywhere.” Her words came out quickly when his phone rang again. “You should go take care of your business p>
With a reluctant nod, Wyatt finally told the driver to take him away.
Walking through the front door, Amelia couldn’t help but notice the servants sneaking glances at her. Whenever she looked their way, they quickly looked away.
“Why are you all standing around? Have you finished your work yet p>
Kurt’s sudden appearance in the doorway sent the servants scattering. Amelia couldn’t shake the anxiety brought on by the news, and she wondered if Kurt would start resenting her, too.
But Kurt’s manner stayed gentle. “Mrs. Stewart, I’ve made some soup. Would you like to have some before heading up to rest p>
Seeing his easy smile, Amelia felt some of her tension finally melt away. He brought the soup to her himself and offered a few reassuring words. “Mrs. Stewart, people online love to blow things out of proportion. Don’t let their nonsense trouble you p>
Those kind words from Kurt made something gentle bloom in Amelia’s chest. She found herself saying, “It seems everyone online thinks I seduced Wyatt with my looks. Aren’t you afraid there might be some truth to their talk p>
Years of experience had shaped Kurt into someone who had seen every shade of human nature. Long ago, he had recognized Amelia’s kind nature. Picking up on her frustration, Kurt gave a soft laugh. “No offense, but there’s no shortage of beautiful women out there. With Mr. Stewart’s status, he could have any woman he wanted if he cared only about appearances. After all these years watching him, I know he married you because he truly loves you. I trust my instincts, and I trust him even more. He must have chosen you because you are exceptional p>
Those words felt like sunlight cutting through a cold winter, easing the ache inside Amelia. Her confidence, once shaken, gathered strength once more.
Once Amelia disappeared up the staircase, Kurt turned to address the staff in the house. His face, so warm before, turned serious. “Let me make this clear—no one here is allowed to gossip about Mrs. Stewart. I won’t repeat myself. Anyone caught disrespecting her will be fired immediately p>
Wyatt’s demanding job left him little time for home affairs, so Kurt’s word was law in the house. The servants who’d been eyeing Amelia secretly earlier started to look anxious. Whenever Kurt’s sharp eyes landed on them, they quickly looked away.
After a hot shower, Amelia planned to review old project notes just to keep her mind off things. Her focus was broken by a gentle knock. Kurt’s voice floated through the door. “Mrs. Stewart, Miss Larson has come to visit you p>
Descending the stairs, Amelia spotted Carlee sprawled on the sofa as if she owned every cushion. The coffee table overflowed with snacks and fruit, and Carlee…
Happily helped herself, even asking Kurt if she could take some home. “Just let me know your favorites, Miss Larson, and I’ll box them up for you,” replied Kurt, keeping his tone friendly.
“I love every single one. Is it all right if I take the whole lot p>
That got Amelia to laugh, her voice playful as she teased from the staircase, “You really are something else. You’d eat everything here if we let you p>
She then shot Kurt a grin and said, “Just ignore her p>
Once Amelia reached the living room, Kurt gave a chuckle and quietly slipped away, leaving the two women alone.
“So, what brings you here today?” Amelia asked Carlee.