Bride to Be, Not Me

Chapter 192

A surge of impulse rushed to her head, but Amelia forced herself to hold it back. She wasn't here to argue with Simon-she needed to stay alive.

With a gentle smile and a pitiful expression, she said, "I came to apologize. I've caused you so much trouble, and I'm truly sorry. I'm leaving soon, so I wanted to have a meal with you."

Amelia knew Simon could never resist a woman who showed submission.

Sure enough, his expression shifted. A moment ago, his eyes had been filled with disgust. Now, his tone softened. "It's good that you've realized your mistakes."

"I heard from Ms. Appleton that you're going to the international crochet competition. I've never attended it before. Could I come along? Afterward, I'll treat you to a meal, and then I'll leave. We've known each other a long time, and you've helped me so much." Her voice was tinged with sorrow.

The thought of her being alone and sick stirred Simon's shallow sense of pity. He had a habit of inflating his own importance through small, self-serving acts of kindness.

"Come in and sit for a while. I'll go get ready," he said.

Elsie looked like she wanted to say something, but Simon had already left.

Amelia stepped into the living room and took a seat. Out of the corner of her eye, she caught Elsie glaring at her like she was a thief.

Amelia smiled. "That's unnecessary. If you want to be Mrs. Fitzgerald, go ahead. I'm just here to treat Simon to a meal. But I didn't expect your ambitions to be this grand. You've had your eyes on him from the start, haven't you?"

Elsie looked a little uncomfortable after her scheme was exposed. "I just want to support him. He's been through so much. I'm not after his status or wealth, unlike you and Janice. So, spare me the lecture."

Not after status or wealth? That only mattered if Simon had any to begin with.

Amelia had been through herself, she was certain Elsie would end up with

Amelia's eyes, but her lashes hid it

sat down with a glass of water and said, "Don't worry, Ms. Burnett. I've learned

smiled and

than an hour, Simon was finally ready.

the three of them headed

the tickets?"

just bought them," Amelia replied. "We're on the

"Yes."

arm through Simon's. She deliberately spoke to him

the last row while Elsie and Simon sat in the middle row of the business

talked, Amelia gazed out the window. "I remember us building a snowman outside your house when we were

thought for a moment, then

had been there too-but

at Amelia and deliberately asked, "Ms. Burnett, are

Simon frowned.

smiled gently. "It's fine.

medication, and

Life has been

competition with Simon. Then, I can