Chapter 14

Amelia awoke abruptly, startled by the sound of muffled sobbing.

Lifting her heavy eyelids, she saw Carlee beside her, eyes rimmed with red.

Without waiting for Amelia to speak, Carlee threw herself into her friend's arms and clung to her tightly."Amelia, I thought something terrible had happened to you...

Surviving the long, anxious night had taken everything Carlee had.

Ever since Wyatt had taken Amelia away, dread had crept in; she had been so worried about Amelia. She had even considered asking for the Morrison family for help.

But the memory of Jaxton's shameless behavior made her abandon that idea.

Determined to do something, Carlee spent the entire night calling in every favor and investigating the identity of the man who had taken Amelia away.

At last, she discovered that the man was Wyatt and felt despair settle over her.

For someone like her, the Stewart family felt worlds away. Her family's influence was nothing compared to theirs, and nobody she knew could get in touch with Wyatt.

So,she had stubbornly planted herself at the gates of Hillside Villa until sunrise.

She vowed that if Amelja didn't emerge safely by dawn, she'd immediately call the police.

When Davin arrived to deliver documents to Wyatt, he immediately spotted Carlee at the entrance.

Recognizing Davin instantly, Carlee seized his arm and refused to let go until he agreed to help. With Wyatt's reluctant approval, Davin finally brought her inside.

Only when Carlee laid eyes on Amelia did she feel a sense of relief.

"Hey, calm down. I'm okay," Amelia said soothingly, gently rubbing Carlee's back as she felt the genuine panic in her friend's embrace.

Gradually, Carlee regained her composure.

After handing Amelia her phone, Carlee asked, "Amelia, why did Wyatt bring you here? Has he taken a liking to you?"

Amelia barely had a chance to answer before Carlee continued speaking, her worries tumbling out. Concern flickered in her gaze as she looked at Amelia.

"You haven't even managed to officially end things with Jaxton yet, and you're already planning to marry someone else. Now, if Wyatt suddenly takes an interest in you as well, how on earth will you live your life peacefully in Kretol?"

Carlee had no idea Wyatt was the very man Amelia intended to marry; just imagining the potential gossip and ridicule Amelia might endure was enough to bring fresh tears to her eyes.

When Amelia finally confessed that Wyatt was the man she was about to marry, Carlee went completely still in shock.

Without hesitation, she reached over to feel Amelia's forehead. "You're not running a fever, so why are you talking nonsense?"

Carlee's reaction had Amelia bursting into laughter.

Her grip tightened on Carlee's hand as she explained, "I didn't mention it to you sooner because I thought you'd freak out."

"You're serious? Wyatt is actually going to marry you?" Carlee asked.

Seeing Amelia nod, Carlee let out an excited shriek.

In her delight, Carlee lunged for a hug, but Amelia moved, dodging her embrace.

Excitement practically danced in Carlee's eyes. "I can't believe my luck! If Wyatt becomes your husband,nobody in Kretol will dare mess with you.I'll benefit from this, too!" Carlee's excitement couldn't be contained.

Once the thrill wore off, her playful side returned in full force.

Snuggling up beside Amelia, she grinned mischievously."Spill it-did anything wild happen last night? Tell me,how are Wyatt's skills in bed?"

The question took Amelia a moment to process. Then, her face grew hot with embarrassment.

Carlee's laughter turned teasing when she saw Amelia blush. "He might look cold, but men like that usually surprise you in bed. Tell me I'm right!"

Amelia finally couldn't take it anymore and pinched Carlee's arm. "Stop talking nonsense!"

"How am I talking nonsense? Are you telling me nothig happened between you two last night? I refuse to believe-"

Locking eyes with Amelia, Carlee let her words trail off. She gaped, disbelief coloring her voice. "Wait,nothing really happened last night?"

Seeing how unruffled Amelia looked, Carlee felt her confusion grow until a wild thought dawned on her. Her eyes went wide.

With a gasp, she blurted out, "Amelia, do you think that Wyatt is unableto perform in bed?"