Chapter 6

Seven years ago, Amelia held my hand and said, "Good girl, bear with it for a few years. Edward will remember what you've done for him."

Now she said I was here to embarrass myself.

Julia hurried over, putting on her sweetest voice. "Hi, Amelia."

Amelia reached out to steady her. "Oh dear, why are you so pale? Did someone upset you?"

Julia lowered her head. "No. But Ms. Lane got the wrong idea about Edward and me."

Amelia turned to me, her voice rising. "Got the wrong idea? She's jealous that the Stone family finally has someone to carry…