Chapter 37

"Amelia, wait!" Edward's voice broke through the quiet evening air. His footsteps quickened as he closed the gap between them, his chest tightening with every step.

Amelia stopped, her back stiff, her hand trembling as she gripped the side of the car door. Her shoulders sagged with the weight of what she was about to do. "I love you, Edward," she whispered, her voice barely audible as she turned halfway, "but I’m sorry. This... this wasn’t meant to be."

Edward’s breath hitched as he reached out, grabbing her arm lightly. "Why can’t you stand up to him? He’s forcing you into this marriage!" His voice cracked with desperation. "You don’t love Montgomery, you have said it yourself. Why are you letting him control your life?"

"You know my father too well, Edward." Amelia’s voice wavered as she pulled her hand away, though her body seemed to yearn for the warmth of his touch. "We were never meant to be. My father... he always has the final say." She swallowed, fighting the sob threatening
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