Chapter 30 Embracing Independence
So, that’s what it was about. Nolan lit a cigarette and took a few puffs. He then said, I see. She was recently discharged from the hospital and probably isn’t in the best mood. I’ll give her a call later to talk to kva
Sharon’s eyes were filled with amusement. She knew that bag would return to her eventually. When Amella received a call from Nolan, she had just arrived at her new home.
As she opened the door, her tone was indifferent. “What’s the matter?”
“Aunt Sharon said you snatched her bag. Amelia, you’re really becoming more and more outrageous.
Amelia felt a sharp pain in her head and a pang of bitterness in her heart. She took a deep breath and asked, “Is that the only reason you called?”
“Isn’t this worth talking about? How long are you going to keep causing trouble?” Even if she wanted his attention, she was going too far now.
Amelia hung up the phone without hesitation and immediately blocked his number.
She placed the groceries she’d bought on the countertop and said to Lily, “Make yourself comfortable. The new furniture I bought will arrive soon. I had someone clean and disinfect the house earlier, so it’s very clean.”
The original owner of the house clearly had good taste. This home was very suitable for a single woman, and at 150 square meters, it was quite spacious.
Lily’s lips tightened as she hesitated before asking in a hoarse voice, “You’re living here alone?”
“Yes, I moved out of the Summers family’s house.”
“Who was on the phone just now? Was it Nolan? It’s your first day here. Aren’t you going to invite him over for dinner?”
Amelia wasn’t sure if it was her imagination, but Lily seemed unusually curious about her personal life. “Lily, I don’t have feelings for him anymore. Don’t bring him up in front of me. It’s disgusting.”
Lily’s smile faltered and she sat down on the couch. “After all those years together, are you really over him?” “I was blind back then. Now I can see clearly.”
An hour later, Amelia had prepared three dishes and a soup. Just as they finished eating, the furniture from the mall was delivered.
They were small decorative items, which she placed in the living room and bedroom. The house now had a more warm and elegant ambiance.
“Lily, do you want to stay over tonight?”
“No, I have a night shift later.”
“Alright then.”
Amelia personally saw her off. On her way back up, she encountered a woman with wavy hair in the elevator.
uy or alcohol from head to toe. She exuded sophistication. When the
opened on the same floor, Amelia realized she was her new neighbour.
The woman seemed to notice as well and waved. “Amelia, you’ve moved here?”
Amelia nodded politely. When the woman staggered slightly, she instinctively reached out to steady her
Savannah Reed brushed her hair back, her drunken eyes hazy. “Moving out is a good idea. I’m impressed you managed to stay in that house for so long.”
Savannah opened her door and a white dog immediately greeted her. She yawned as she turned back to Amelia and asked, “By the way, have you slept with Nolan?”
“What?” Amelia was dumbfounded by the abrupt change in topic.
Savannah leaned against the door. She looked like a ripe peach, her every move oozing seduction. You haven’t? No wonder you’re chasing after him so desperately. Men are like that. Once they’ve had a taste, the lose interest.
“I’ve been watching you run after him and I can’t help but feel sorry for you. I figure you must have not tried yet. Here, take this. You might find it useful.”
Savannah tossed something to Amelia, who instinctively caught it. It was a strip of pills with no markings t indicate their purpose.
Savannah smirked, a mischievous glint in her eye. “Good night.” Amelia was stunned. She entered her apartment and absentmindedly placed the pills in her newly purchased bag.
This circle was full of familiar faces and her pursuit of Nolan was well–known. Savannah was from the Ree family, one to the top five wealthiest families in Solandis.
However, as an adopted daughter, Savannah was not fully accepted by the Reed family. Otherwise, she wouldn’t be living here.
Her bold and flamboyant demeanor had also fueled countless rumors within their social circle. An exquisitely dressed, beautiful woman always attracted scandal, no matter the setting.
This was inevitable. After all, it was still a male–dominated society. The next morning, Amelia prepared herself breakfast before heading out.
This house was now completely hers. She no longer needed to beg the Summers family for scraps and ha 800,000 dollars in savings. She wouldn’t have to humiliate herself over a 4000 dollar medical bill anymo
When she thought of that bill, she quickly found Dylan’s number and sent a message on WhatsApp. However, even by her lunch break, he hadn’t seen the message. Left with no other choice, she sent him a message, “Mr. Hale, I still owe you 4000 dollars. Would it be convenient to add me on WhatsApp?”
