Chapter 20

Everett’s POV After the car accident, Amelia left the country too. As far as I was concerned, whatever we had was completely over back then. If it weren’t for Aunt Maria falling ill this time, Amelia and I probably wouldn’t have spoken again. The more I thought about it, the more I figured Scarlett’s coldness had to do with the rumors about me and Amelia. If that’s all it took, then a simple explanation should clear the air. Taking a deep breath, I softened my tone. “Scarlett, about me and Amelia, it’s—” “Scarlett!” A loud, excited voice cut me off. I frowned and turned around, only to see a tall man striding in, arms wide as he rushed toward Scarlett. Shock rooted me in place as I watched Scarlett step right into his embrace. My chest tightened, and my expression darkened instantly. “Scarlett Taylor!” I growled, my voice low and dangerous. “Do I not exist to you anymore?” But she barely spared me a glance. Unfazed, she lifted her arms and wrapped them around him, hugging him back righ