Since She Met Lucian novel Chapter 106

Amelia couldn't explain her feelings as she entered the Mo mansion. She hadn't been back in that house since she started renting a room at Mrs. Chen's. The place felt very familiar as it was where she spent her childhood, and yet it had also felt strange since she lost Iris.

Amelia took Iris' photo with her when she left SJ Garden.

Coming back, she thought that Mo mansion had changed so much and only the memories of the past felt the same.

The servant greeted her and told her that Vernon was in his study. Sophia had been living with Yolanda. She would come back every other day and would always leave in a hurry. Vernon would tend to the garden or read books in the study when he had free time.

Amelia felt at ease knowing that Sophia and Yolanda weren't there. She was glad to have found reprieve from their sarcastic and scathing remarks.

She set the cake down on the table and went upstairs to the study. She heard Vernon's voice respond to her knock. Opening the door, she found him sitting by his desk with a cigarette in his hand. When Amelia entered the room, Vernon quickly stood up and snuffed the cigarette on a nearby ashtray. He had a wry smile on, but his tone sounded concerned as he greeted his daughter, "I haven't seen you in a while. How are you, Amelia?"

He felt a bit strange to Amelia but warm.

Amelia only nodded to acknowledge Vernon's welcome. She didn't think to say anything.

Vernon's face fell as he looked at Amelia. Worried, he continued asking, "Did you and Lucian really file for divorce?"

Amelia had already anticipated this question and she thought she came prepared with an answer. But hearing Vernon mention Lucian's name froze her where she stood. She looked at Vernon nervously and said, "Yes, it's true. We did file for divorce."

Saying those words felt like she was dropping a bomb. She was instantly overwhelmed with thoughts, predominant of which was Lucian's face.

Vernon didn't press her to say more when he saw Amelia's crestfallen expression. Embarrassed, he said to her, "Well, you haven't been back in a long while. How about staying here with me for a few days? Or better yet, stay here permanently?" He regarded her with a warm smile.

Vernon hadn't shown her as much affection since Iris' death. Amelia felt both happy and bitter when she heard his invitation to stay. Despite everything that had happened between them, Vernon was her father and seeing him then made her want to put the past behind.

"Dad, I only dropped by to wish you a happy birthday. I have to return to work," she quickly said as she checked her wristwatch for the time.

Astonished, Vernon looked at Amelia and said in disbelief, "You said you already filed for divorce. Aren't you entitled to some of Lucian's assets?"

Vernon's question made Amelia pause on her way to the door. She looked at him blankly and shook her head.

When she decided to divorce Lucian, she merely downloaded the forms and signed them. She didn't bother herself with the documents pertaining to shared property and assets. At the time, she only thought about how to get Zhan Group out of trouble.

As for the Zhan family, she never considered that she was entitled to a portion of their money. Besides, it was she who asked for divorce. She didn't deserve anything after agreeing to marry Lucian and then ending it all after a few months.

"Let it go, Dad. We have nothing to do with each other anymore," Amelia said coldly. She avoided meeting his father's gaze.

Vernon gave up asking about Lucian once he saw how uncomfortable Amelia was becoming. He only nodded in response.

Amelia understood how the news of her divorce had hurt her father. When he learned that she was marrying Lucian, Vernon was overjoyed. The thought of someone taking care of Amelia for the rest of her life made him feel at ease.

"I'm sorry, Dad," Amelia said, lowering her head in guilt.

Vernon only looked at his daughter and sighed, "I'm not just sad, Amelia. I'm also disappointed that things had to be this way."

Vernon's words hurt Amelia more than she let show. She bit her lower lip and forced herself to smile. Try as she did, she couldn't think of anything to say to comfort him.

"I heard you found a new job. What's the name of your company? How much is your salary?" Vernon asked about her work to break the silence.

With genuine happiness on her face, Amelia replied excitedly, "I make 3000 dollars every month as a probationary employee. Once I become a regular, I'll start earning more."

It wasn't just the money that made her happy. The thought that she could save a sum every month before her baby was born gave Amelia joy.