Chapter 60

Amelia made a confused noise in response to Bernard's question. "You're so pretty and kind, but your boyfriend only wants a mutually beneficial relationship? He sounds like a bad man to me," Bernard explained, looking furious. Amelia had no idea how to respond. She was shocked by his conclusion. How could he determine that Michael was a bad person just by listening to Amelia's brief descriptions of him? She was still feeling confused when Bernard spoke up again. "Don't be afraid. You must let me know if you've gotten yourself entangled with a bad man. Don't underestimate me just because I'm old. I'm still quite capable. I can deal with anyone, no matter how bad he is." Realizing how outrageous his words were becoming, Amelia hastily stopped Bernard's thoughts from spiraling further out of control. "There's been a misunderstanding. I'm not involved with a bad man." "Really?" "Really." Bernard's worries were only assuaged upon receiving Amelia's reassurance. He already treated he