Ran Away Pregnant Came Back Alpha Heiress (Amelia and Damien) novel Chapter 303

**Night Whispers Forgotten Names – Colin Shah 303**
**Chapter 303**

She glanced to the side for a fleeting moment, and a wave of concern washed over me, fearing she might retreat into her shell. But then she turned her gaze back to me, her expression a mixture of confusion and curiosity. “I just don’t understand why you would choose to be with me tonight instead of attending the ceremony with Claire,” she said, her voice tinged with a hint of frustration.

**Amelia’s POV**

Honestly, I had braced myself for the possibility that Damien might stand me up tonight. As I sifted through my wardrobe, selecting the perfect dress, the thought loomed over me like a dark cloud. I had sneaked out of the house, my heart racing with anticipation, but deep down, I feared he would prioritize his mistress over me—someone who barely qualified as a friend.

When he finally arrived, a wave of relief washed over me, momentarily banishing all my anxieties about the evening.

Yet, as we settled at our table and placed our orders, the doubts crept back in, uninvited but persistent. I wasn’t entirely sure I wanted to confront them, but the questions bubbled to the surface nonetheless.

After I voiced my concern, Damien stared at me, his expression contemplative. A moment passed before he knitted his brow and responded, “Why would I want to be at the ceremony with Claire?”

Perhaps he intended his question to be innocent, but it ignited a fire of anger within me. How could he be so oblivious? He was the one entangled in an affair with Claire, and yet here he was, questioning my confusion.

In a different context, I might have chosen to hold my tongue, but in this intimate setting, it felt like a date—a chance for us to connect. If he genuinely cared about me, I needed clarity.

“You don’t have to feign ignorance with me,” I asserted, my voice steady despite the turmoil inside. “I know Amy is Amelia’s child, but Stacy belongs to Claire. Given that timeline, it’s clear you must have had an affair.” I turned my head away, a wave of disappointment washing over me. I couldn’t bear to meet his gaze. “Maybe you still harbor feelings for Claire…”

“Annette. Please, look at me,” he urged, his voice soft but insistent.

I hesitated, my heart pounding with uncertainty.

“Please,” he repeated, his tone laced with sincerity.

With great reluctance, I turned back to face him. His eyes bore into mine with an intensity that felt almost electric. “I am not dating Claire. I have no feelings for her, and I never have. I understand how Stacy’s existence might be confusing, but she is not the product of any affair between Claire and me. Amelia has always been the one I love.”

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