Chapter 2 The evening stretched into the early hours of dawn, but Ryan didnt come home.
Amelia paced the living room, glancing at the clock until exhaustion claimed her, and she fell into a restless sleep on the couch.

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When she awoke, the first light of day had crept into the room, casting long shadows that mirrored the turmoil inside her.
She reached for her phone, hoping for a message, a callanything.
But the screen remained dark.
A hollow ache settled in her chest, a reminder of the distance that had grown between them.
Amelias heart clenched as she scrolled through social media, needing a distraction.
Then, her breath caught in her throat.
There, splashed across her screen, was a photo of Ryan with another woman.
The caption read, With the love of my life.
Anger flared, hot and fierce, burning away the remnants of last nights hope.
Without thinking, she stormed to the bedroom, snatched up the divorce papers, and grabbed a pen.
Her hand trembled as she moved to sign, but before the ink could touch the page, her phone buzzed.
Hello? she answered, her voice tight.
Mrs.
Davis? The voice on the other end was urgent, almost panicked.
This is St.
Marys Hospital.
Your mothers been in a serious accident.
He needs emergency surgery, and we need a deposit to proceed.
Amelias blood turned cold.
Oh my God.
Is heis she going to be okay? Were doing everything we can, but time is critical.
Can you make the payment? Her heart sank.
Her bank account was nearly empty.
The costs of fertility treatments and the strain of their crumbling marriage had left her finances in ruins.
I She hesitated, the weight of helplessness pressing down on her.
There was only one person who could help.
I cant, not at the moment but I will get it to you in a few hours.
There was a along silence from the other end.
Im afraid we cant proceed with the surgery until you make some deposits.
Amelia sank into the bed, her heart beating as she began to think of who could help her.
Her mother was the only person she had left.
Grandmother Nina, who was responsible for her marriage to Ryan was long gone too.
She couldnt lose the one family left, even if it means letting go of Ryan.
But then he was the only person who could help.
The line on the other end clicked shut.
Swallowing her pride, she took a shaky breath and dialed his number, each ring hammering in her ears.
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