Since She Met Lucian

Chapter 99 A New Job

Amelia's face went red with panic.

"Johnny, I actually, um, I want to move out of here if that's okay," Amelia stuttered.

"You can't move out just yet. Now is not a good time," Jonny quickly replied.

"When I give birth, it will only bring us more trouble," Amelia argued. She didn't want to put Jonny in the middle of a scandal. Moreover, she didn't want anyone to say anything spiteful about her child.

Jonny seemed to have read her mind. "You're worried there might be a scandal, so you want to end this relationship now," he confirmed.

Amelia acknowledged that it was one of the reasons. She pursed her lips and tried to avoid Jonny's knowing look. But she eventually turned to him and added firmly, "Please let me move out."

Jonny's face fell. After a moment of silence, he replied to Amelia, "I didn't realize you were so eager to be rid of me." A bitter smile played on Jonny's lips. It made Amelia feel a tinge of guilt.

"Jonny, I didn't know I was pregnant. I was as clueless as you. Now, I just want to live a peaceful life alone and find work to support myself and my baby." It was because she trusted Jonny that she felt comfortable to confess her honest thoughts.

"Amelia, do you really think that I'm less capable than Lucian of helping you? Did you think that those words won't make me worry about you and your future?" Jonny looked at her with hurt in his eyes. He kept his voice low and yet Amelia heard the concern in his tone.

Amelia fell speechless.

Perhaps it was because Jonny didn't want her to feel even more anxious that he reluctantly agreed. He added, however, "We have to keep our relationship."

Amelia furrowed her brows in confusion. She didn't understand what Jonny meant.

He had already agreed to help her move out. Why did he still insist on maintaining their pretend relationship?

"I'll help you move out when the time is right. For now, you have to stay," Jonny replied grimly.

Jonny's words didn't make much sense to Amelia. She only nodded and said, "I hope you find your true love soon."

This way, she hoped that she wouldn't have to pretend to be his girlfriend anymore, and everyone would finally be happy.

have someone I

asked curiously, "Who is she? Why

gave her a wry smile. "She doesn't love me." Jonny tried to hide his embarrassment by crossing his arms over his

in hers. "It's not always easy finding a person

nodded in agreement. He appreciated Amelia's efforts at comforting him and regretted that his words made her

always brought up Lucian. She felt in her heart that she still loved him deeply, and

didn't say anything after a long while. She only snapped back when Jonny stood up to leave. Amelia saw Jonny to the door but before he could go, he turned to her and said,

living in the house I was

said with a light smile, "Okay, if that's what you want, I won't stand in your way. But I hope nothing would change between us. I hope you won't treat

after getting Jonny's approval. She smiled warmly and said, "Thank you, Jonny." She

She didn't have much stuff so it wasn't

to drive her, but she politely declined his offer. She had just arrived at Mrs. Chen's when she received his call. She reassured him that she was

so happy you're back, Amelia. I finally have someone to talk to again,"

Mrs. Chen," Amelia replied with equal

old woman then called

Chen. Isn't it hard to be up and about in your age?" Amelia said with embarrassment once

let's eat," the old woman said enthusiastically. Her wrinkled face showed

Mrs. Chen. In between mouthfuls, she declared, "By the way, Mrs. Chen, I'm considering staying here for quite a while. Do you think it's easy to find a job nearby?" Amelia had been on the lookout for a job since

Chen paused and thought about her question. Beaming, she finally said, "I think they're looking for a clerk down at the supermarket. You may want to

thought that she'd accept anything as long as she

woman replied with glee. After a few moments, however, she cautioned, "But that supermarket is huge. I don't think the work is going to

one really wants to do a good job." Amelia dismissed her concern

She noted the name printed on the storefront's sign

desk and asked to see

come in, he pushed his glasses up his nose and looked at her carefully.

applying to work as a clerk, manager. Please have a

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