Page 71 of The Lycan King's Secret Child

Amelia: "What do you want?"

Xander: "I just want to talk. In person."

Amelia: "It's been years, Xander. Why now?"

Xander: "There are things I need to explain. Please."

She glanced at Liam, who was happily munching on a piece of fruit.

Amelia: "I don't think that's a good idea."

Xander: "I understand your hesitation, but it's important."

She felt a swirl of emotions—anger, curiosity, nostalgia.

Amelia: "I have to go."

Xander: "Amelia, wait—"

She hung up, her heart pounding.

Liam: "Mommy, are you okay?"

She forced a smile.

Amelia: "I'm fine, sweetheart. How about those pancakes?"

He nodded enthusiastically.

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Throughout the day, Amelia couldn't shake the uneasy feeling. She decided to confide in Sophie.

At the café, they sat by the window, sipping their drinks.

Amelia: "Xander contacted me."

Sophie: Eyes widening "What? When?"

Amelia: "He emailed last night and called this morning."

Sophie: "What did he say?"

Amelia: "He wants to meet. Says he needs to explain things."

Sophie: "Are you going to see him?"

Amelia: "I don't know. Part of me wants to hear him out, but another part wants to keep the past buried."

Sophie: "I can't tell you what to do, but maybe closure would be good."

Amelia: "Closure?"

Sophie: "You never really got it, did you?"

Amelia sighed.

Amelia: "No, I guess I didn't."

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