Chapter 17

Fortunately, Fordoria had developed quickly to accommodate all the different tourists visiting the town. Many cafes and fast food restaurants had popped up, so Leonard at least had an idea of where to go after leaving Destiny Floral Studio. Leonard ordered a cup of coffee after they sat down in a nearby cafe. He couldn't help but sigh when he studied Amelia, who was sitting opposite him. It had only been five years, but she seemed to have become a completely different person. Only if he hadn't turned a blind eye to Matthew's cold treatment and hatred of Amelia out of heartache and guilt. If he hadn't agreed so easily when Amelia asked to leave five years ago, perhaps things would be different now. However, these thoughts only flashed briefly through Leonard's mind. He knew that he couldn't convince Matthew, who had stagnated and shut himself off, nor could he convince Amelia, who had endured enough and was determined to leave. He couldn't help but sigh in his heart at the way fate