Since She Met Lucian

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 pretended to take a sip.

Yolanda just ignored Vernon's question.

"Dad's asking you," Lucian said in a low voice instead of answering her question.

"Uh..." Embarrassed, Yolanda stole a glance at Amelia before answering her father's question, "Dad, Jasper's out getting some noodles from my favorite shop for me since I'm craving."

After she spoke, she shot Amelia a glance to watch her reaction to what she had just said.

While Amelia really was feeling strangely, it wasn't anything like what she felt before. She just couldn't stand Yolanda purposely showing off Jasper to her. It was obvious that Yolanda was just trying to get a rise out of Amelia.

"Jasper is good to you. You shouldn't be so bossy around him. He needs to be respected too," Sophia suddenly said sharply. She purposely raised her voice so that Amelia would hear.

"Mom, why do you think that I don't treat Jasper well? I'm carrying his baby. I can't possibly go out. It might risk my pregnancy," Yolanda said robotically. It was as if she was reading lines out of a script.

Both Lucian and Amelia remained calm. Only Vernon seemed serious.

It was as if he was too shocked to say anything.

In the past few years, Vernon had always acted as the cushion between Sophia and Amelia. As much as possible, he tried to make sure that no one was getting unequal treatment. However, Yolanda and Sophia were too overbearing that Amelia suffered as a result.

"Yolanda, just sit down." Vernon's voice was stern. It seemed as if he was at a loss.

that Lucian and Amelia were just minding their own business, sipping their tea, and basically, just ignoring her. She sat down and began to

town since Amelia's married to him and he's the most powerful man in the city. I

mind her. She knew Sophia never saw her as family and the feeling was mutual. She just

always been a sweet girl," Vernon echoed,

want Vernon to be praising Amelia so she shifted the topic. "Amelia, you're just 25 years old. This is the

or spit it out as

follow tradition. We'd like to spend this time nurturing our

calm and

The ring that Lucian had given her last night made

find it difficult to get pregnant if you wait until Amelia's a little bit older," Sophia spoke as if she knew everything. She then turned to the pregnant Yolanda and said proudly, "Yolanda's only a year older than Amelia and she was smart enough

so she could praise Yolanda in the

she just surprised us all with this, huh," Amelia sneered with disdain.

married after Yolanda got pregnant. That was what Amelia meant

her brows furrowed together. She looked at Sophia expectantly as if she was longing for

quick to rush to her daughter's defense. Her once smiling face was

me." Amelia stood up

want to stay here anymore and

stood up

stay however upon hearing

back, Amelia looked out of the window, still in low spirits.

anywhere, I'll chauffeur you for free. I'm all yours." Lucian

she turned,

we go to the Imperial Middle School?" she suddenly

happy and

the first place that came to her

in his eyes. After

She couldn't figure out why Lucian wouldn't want to go there. Still, she nodded and answered casually, "Okay, we can go wherever you

Lucian grew confused. As much as he wanted to abide by

a thick silence, Amelia's phone suddenly started ringing. She grabbed her

looked at Lucian and answered the phone awkwardly.

other end of the line was very

politely. Jonny specifically requested that they keep their friendship a secret so Amelia did just that.

"Where are you now?"