Chapter 25

“Dad, I’m at my cousin’s place.” Amelia Johnson wasn’t surprised at all to get a call from Richard Johnson. “Did you go to some party or something?” “Yeah.” Richard’s voice instantly rose, “How many times have I told you? Stay away from those events! Are you really that eager to embarrass yourself?” “Relax, Dad. I didn’t embarrass anyone. I even did the opening dance.” Amelia tried to sound light, but her heart sank a little. “You?” Richard snorted. He knew exactly what his country-bred daughter was capable of. “Yup. If you don’t believe me, ask Sabrina or Ethan.” Richard paused, clearly caught off guard. “You were at the same party as them?” “Mm-hmm.” So Sabrina hadn’t made it home yet. “Get back home. Now!” Richard barked before hanging up and angrily tossing his phone onto the couch. Grace Williams gently rubbed his chest. “Honey, don’t get so worked up. Amelia’s always been like this, hard to keep in line.” “She’s not just embarrassing me—now she’s lying too! Says she did the openi