Ran Away Pregnant Came Back Alpha Heiress (Amelia and Damien) novel Chapter 269

**Night Whispers Forgotten Names – Colin Shah 269**

**Chapter 269**

The kind of intense anger and deep-seated hurt I felt wasn’t something that could sprout overnight, nor was it simply the result of one man’s rejection. No, this was the manifestation of a pain that had been festering for years, perhaps even stretching back to a time I couldn’t quite grasp. It felt as if this hurt had woven itself into the very fabric of my existence, a shadow lurking just beyond my memory.

As I reflected on the turmoil I had unwittingly caused Sienna, my heart sank. To me, she had always been, and would forever be, my sister—my confidante, my partner in crime. The realization that her feelings towards me were not as profound was a dagger to my heart. The anguish of knowing I had hurt her was unbearable; it was a wound that would take time to heal, if it ever could.

If only I could turn back time, I would have given anything to spare her from this pain. In a moment of misguided compassion, I had suggested helping her have Ian. The moment those words left my lips, I could see the hurt flash across her face, deepening the chasm between us. It was as if my offer had only added fuel to the fire of her distress.

Perhaps it was the proximity to our family that intensified her sorrow. Sienna had ventured far from home, pursuing her dreams at university and achieving her PhD, while I remained anchored here, reliant on our family’s support due to my condition. I often felt like a burden, and the thought of being a source of pain for her was suffocating.

In the depths of my heart, I began to understand the toll my struggles had taken on her. The countless hours our family devoted to my care might have left Sienna feeling invisible, like a ghost in her own home.

I knew I needed to confront my role in this dynamic and strive to mend the rift that had formed. Maybe it was time to involve Mom and Dad in this conversation. They likely hadn’t realized, just as I hadn’t, how our focus on my needs had inadvertently overshadowed Sienna’s feelings.

As I peered out the window of the private jet, I watched the clouds drift by, forming whimsical shapes that danced beneath us like a soft, white landscape.

At that moment, I felt an overwhelming sense of distance from my own family, a chasm that felt insurmountable.

Even with my amnesia clouding my past, I couldn’t shake the feeling that perhaps I should have forged my own path long ago. By remaining here, I seemed to only sow discord and pain, a reality I was not sure how to accept.

Was I, in fact, the source of the strain that had crept between Sienna and the rest of our family?

Now that this thought lingered in my mind, I found myself at a loss for how to behave. It was as if I had forgotten how to interact with those I loved most. My thoughts were interrupted when Mom approached, settling into the empty seat beside mine.

Hearing about Damien’s love for them kindled a warmth within me that I hadn’t realized had been dormant, like a flickering flame waiting to be reignited.

I opened my mouth, eager to ask her more questions, knowing how excited she would be to share stories about her beloved grandchildren, when suddenly Jake appeared at the end of our row, his expression serious.

“Mom,” he said, his tone clipped and urgent. “I need to talk to you. Now.”

Though he didn’t elaborate, the way Mom’s shoulders slumped, a hint of shame creeping into her demeanor, made me wonder if she was being reprimanded for discussing Damien and the kids with me.

It seemed Jake was determined to keep me at a distance from them, though I still couldn’t grasp the reason behind his protective instincts.

I felt a swirl of confusion and concern, unsure of what lay ahead.