Ran Away Pregnant Came Back Alpha Heiress (Amelia and Damien) novel Chapter 322

**Night Whispers Forgotten Names – Colin Shah 322**

**Chapter 322**

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“It’s not merely a grudge, Annette,” Jake’s voice was low, barely containing a storm of emotion as he spoke, his jaw clenched tight. “That man played a significant role in Amelia’s death! And for you to willingly spend time with him—even if it’s to help those kids—means you’re flirting with the same fate.”

“I don’t care,” I shot back, my tone sharper than I intended. “I want to help Stacy.”

Mom’s gaze pierced through me, her eyes searching for the truth behind my words. With a softness that contrasted sharply with the tension in the room, she asked, “Are you absolutely sure that’s the only reason you want to see them?”

“I…” The word hung in the air, heavy with the weight of my hesitation. Lying to Mom was always a challenge; her intuition was too keen. Yes, helping Stacy was my foremost goal, but the truth was more complicated. I had relished the moments spent with Amy and cherished the time I shared with Damien.

“I don’t buy it,” Jake interjected, cutting through my internal struggle like a hot knife through butter. “You are definitely getting pulled into Damien’s orbit, and I won’t allow it. You will not suffer the same fate as Amelia, even if it means I have to lock you in your room for the rest of your life.”

“Jake…” Dad’s voice was a low rumble, a warning laced with concern, but Jake was too consumed by his own fury to heed it.

I could see it clearly now. It wasn’t just rage that fueled him; it was an overwhelming fear. Fear that he would lose me in the same tragic manner he had lost Amelia. The rawness of his emotions left me feeling helpless, knowing that no words I could offer would ease his pain.

The intensity of his passion was palpable, almost suffocating. I understood that he wouldn’t be open to any reasoning I might attempt. And the guards stationed around us ensured that I had no choice but to comply with whatever commands he issued.

Mom and Dad seemed powerless as well, their presence in the room making it feel as if they silently supported Jake’s judgment, even if they didn’t openly agree with it.

With my head bowed, I felt the weight of my situation pressing down on me. I had no option but to accept the fate he had laid out.

“You will be under house arrest from now until I decide otherwise,” Jake declared, his voice firm and unyielding. “Cara will be your constant companion. And if you dare to escape her, Annette, I will chain the two of you together.”

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