Ana?
That casual nickname definitely got Megan’s attention.
She followed Lancey’s line of sight and spotted a familiar figure.
Amelia!
Megan’s face scrunched up in confusion. What the hell was Amelia doing here?
Sorry I’m late! Did you find anything amazing?” Amelia had just gotten back from the ladies‘ room.
This morning, Lancey had called asking if she wanted to hit the shops together.
Amelia had obviously jumped at the chance.
ancey was incredibly down–to–earth and never pulled any of that stuffy mother–in–law bullshit. She was genuinely fun to hang out with.
melia had been kind of nervous around her at first, but after a few family dinners, they’d clicked like old friends.
ancey was totally obsessed with Amelia–whenever she saw something cool or delicious, Amelia was always her first thought.
assian had even started joking that he felt like the forgotten stepchild.
ut he was honestly thrilled that they got along so well.
When Amelia walked in and spotted Megan standing next to Lancey, she did a double–take.
eriously? In a city of eight million people, she still had to run into this woman?
Whatever they had zero relationship now, so she could just pretend Megan was any random stranger.
melia was looking effortlessly put–together today in a champagne silk dress with minimal makeup.
he dress was from a smaller designer brand, but the craftsmanship was gorgeous–easily as nice as anything from the major fashion houses.
When Megan checked out Amelia’s outfit, her expression turned nasty.
he assumed Amelia was still the same broke little nobody she’d always been.
bviously, after dumping her son, she was probably struggling even more financially.
fegan looked totally smug, like she was waiting for some kind of public embarrassment.
melia could practically read her mind–she knew exactly how this bitch operated.
Megan had always treated her like trash.
melia couldn’t care less what she thought anymore.
he quickly put on a pleasant smile and walked over to Lancey.
Lancey beamed and squeezed her arm affectionately. “Perfect timing! I think this dress would be absolutely stunning on you. Wanna try it?”
She gestured toward a gorgeous pale blue piece–clean lines with this sophisticated elegance,
Amelia nodded. “Absolutely, let me see how it looks.”
As she took the dress, she caught Megan staring at her with pure shock written all over her face.
Amelia headed straight for the fitting room.
Megan watched her walk away, still looking completely confused.
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Chapter 58
She was trying to figure out why the hell Amelia would be shopping with Lancey Rhodes,
And judging by their body language, they seemed really tight.
Aegan couldn’t resist asking. “Mrs. Rhodes, that young woman Is…?”
ancey’s face lit up. “Oh, that’s my darling Anal She’s such a sweetheart–1 just absolutely love that girl.”
Your darling?” Megan was floored, clearly not expecting that response.
what kind of relationship was that exactly?
he couldn’t possibly be a daughter in law.
omeone like Cassian Rhodes would never settle for someone like Amelia.
aybe Amelia had somehow talked Lancey into being like a mentor or something.
hat would actually make total sense.
is Amelia was obviously way more manipulative than she’d given her credit for–somehow worming her way into the Rhodes family’s inner circle.
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