When the Dead Still Call novel Chapter 349

**Chapter 349: Coward**

“He mentioned he already has feelings for someone else. An arranged marriage, in his eyes, would only lead to misunderstandings for the person he cares about!”

Josie’s voice rang through the phone, bubbling with excitement. “And get this—he even made a public statement and completely severed ties with Sabrina! He called off the engagement all on his own!”

Amelia couldn’t help but grimace at Josie’s exuberance, her mouth twitching slightly.

She had anticipated a monumental revelation of some sort, but instead, she was faced with this bizarre twist of events.

“What does Jeremy’s decision to cancel his engagement have to do with me?” she questioned, her tone laced with confusion.

“I’m not angry with him, so there’s nothing to forgive,” she added, her voice steady, trying to convince herself as much as Josie.

But Josie was not convinced. To her, Amelia was merely putting on a façade of indifference.

“Come on, Amelia! You know how it is. Your fans know, too. Everyone is aware of who Mr. Curran is referring to when he talks about liking someone.”

Josie chuckled, her laughter ringing like a bell. “I won’t say more. Just hop online and check out the comments for yourself.”

Before Amelia could respond, Josie ended the call, leaving her feeling slightly bewildered, as if she were part of a live drama unfolding around her.

Amelia stared at her phone, a frown creasing her forehead.

“What’s with her? Why does it feel like we’re in the middle of a soap opera?” she muttered under her breath, yet she felt an inexplicable urge to delve into her social media.

As she scrolled through the comments, her heart sank. Each post seemed to revolve around her.

[Wow, do you think the girl Mr. Curran likes is Amelia?]

[Definitely Amelia. The way he looks at her—his gaze never wavers!]

[Arranged marriages are so outdated. It’s the modern era! Let love blossom freely.]

[I believe Jeremy won’t be held back by an old family arrangement. He’ll surely win Amelia’s heart!]

Amelia rubbed her temples, feeling a headache creeping in.

How had everything spiraled into this while she was lost in sleep?

Maybe they had all consumed one too many episodes of their drama, blurring the lines between fiction and reality.

To her, Jeremy was simply a colleague—someone she shared laughs and moments of camaraderie with.

Yet, as she absorbed the swirling comments, doubt began to seep into her mind.

He sighed, a sound filled with resignation. “I honestly didn’t see it coming, but now I’m single again.”

“And what does your newfound single status have to do with me?” she asked, trying to maintain her distance.

“Of course it matters! I’ve already told everyone that I like someone, and that someone is…”

“Wait! Stop right there! I don’t want to know who you like. Please, don’t bother me while I’m still waking up!”

For the first time, Amelia found herself fleeing from the truth. She cut him off before he could utter the words that could change everything. With a swift motion, she ended the call, feeling like a coward for her actions.

Her heart raced, a chaotic mix of emotions swirling within her.

She had been half-asleep, grumpy, and utterly unprepared for the whirlwind of revelations. First, it was Josie’s call, then the flood of comments, and now Jeremy.

It was all too overwhelming, and it all revolved around Jeremy.

If the girl Jeremy liked was someone else, she wouldn’t know how to react.

And if, by some twist of fate, he was referring to her? The thought sent a shiver down her spine.

So, she hung up. Because in that moment, she truly had no idea how to navigate the tangled web of feelings that had suddenly ensnared her.