Since She Met Lucian novel Chapter 99

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.

"I already have someone I like," Jonny said gently.

"Really?" Amelia said with delight. Her face brightened up as she asked curiously, "Who is she? Why aren't you pursuing a relationship with her?"

Jonny merely gave her a wry smile. "She doesn't love me." Jonny tried to hide his embarrassment by crossing his arms over his chest. Amelia thought he looked uncomfortable.

"Well..." Amelia took Jonny's hand in hers. "It's not always easy finding a person you like, let alone having someone to share love with."

Jonny nodded in agreement. He appreciated Amelia's efforts at comforting him and regretted that his words made her uneasy. He gave her an effortless smile and said, "At least, you found Lucian."

Amelia couldn't understand why Jonny always brought up Lucian. She felt in her heart that she still loved him deeply, and that tried as she did, she was far from over her relationship with him.

She 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, "Remember to eat the food I bought for you. If you really want to move out, I'll help you find a place."

"Oh, don't worry about that. I've already decided where to stay. I want to continue living in the house I was renting before. Mrs. Chen is very kind to me," Amelia replied.

Jonny 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 me as an outsider once you've left."

Amelia felt relieved after getting Jonny's approval. She smiled warmly and said, "Thank you, Jonny." She was grateful from the bottom of her heart.

The next day, Amelia was back at Mrs. Chen's. She didn't have much stuff so it wasn't difficult for her to move out.

Jonny asked 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 fine and that she didn't have much with her anyway so she didn't need his help.

"I'm so happy you're back, Amelia. I finally have someone to talk to again," Mrs. Chen welcomed Amelia with the warmest of smiles.

"I'm so happy to be back, Mrs. Chen," Amelia replied with equal excitement.