Chapter 55 Bragging And Mocking

The expression on Sophia's face shifted however she knew she couldn't get mad at Amelia because Lucian was there. In a sour tone, she said, "Yes, Vernon's your father and I'm just your stepmother. It doesn't matter if I'm here or not."

Amelia was just about to tell her that what she said was true when she suddenly heard Yolanda's voice. "Mom, why did you ask us to come back? Jasper and I seldom have enough time to sleep. How annoying!"

Amelia was surprised upon hearing this.

She realized what Sophia just said was indeed an excuse. Sophia talked to them as if they weren't expected guests. Yolanda chiming in like that only embarrassed her.

"This is the first day of the new year. You shouldn't be developing bad habits such as sleeping in. Besides, you're pregnant. You should be walking out and keeping yourself healthy." Embarrassed, Sophia walked up to Yolanda and held her arms, her face gleaming. She said in joy, "My friends are so envious of me. They're jealous that I have a grandson whom I can take care of!"

"Hi, Yolanda. Where is Jasper? Didn't you come with him?" Vernon asked as he stood up.

As soon as Yolanda entered the living room, she caught a glimpse of the gifts on the table. Suddenly, her eyes lit up with excitement. Pointing at the gifts, she asked, "Lucian, did you buy them for me?"

Amelia couldn't help but look away. She just picked up her cup of tea and pretende

" Lucian asked in a low voice, sounding upset.

"Yes, both middle school and high school," Amelia answered simply.

Lucian didn't say anything. He looked up at the building not far away, seemingly deep in thought.

"The school was rebuilt later on and we didn't have anything left from its original foundation," Amelia said wistfully as she gazed at the building.

"You must have a lot of happy memories here. Why else would you want to constantly go back here?" Lucian said lightly as he turned to look at the face of Amelia.

Her face suddenly turned pale and for a moment, she didn't know how to answer this question.

Happy memories? How? That wasn't exactly true.

"It's all in the past now." She smiled as she stood under a tree, quiet and beautiful.

Lucian nodded in agreement and smoothed her hair that was a bit messy around her forehead. In concern, he asked, "Are you cold?"

Amelia couldn't help but be moved. She shook her head with a smile.

They stood under the tree, enjoying each other's quiet presence.

Amelia then looked up and saw Jonny walking towards them.

She was so shocked that her mouth fell open, her eyes filled with surprise.

Upon noticing this sudden shift on Amelia, Lucian turned his head and spotted Jonny approaching them.

"Lucian, Amelia, what a coincidence!" Jonny was dressed casually. He looked cold but he still had an easy smile on his face.