Chapter 54

Miley’s POV: My hands twisted tightly in the fabric of my skirt, knuckles white. I kept my head down, fury boiling in my chest. I held it in with sheer willpower, though my soft, pitiful expression had already started to twist with rage and frustration. Footsteps behind me snapped me out of it. In a flash, my expression morphed back to one of tearful innocence. A handkerchief appeared in front of me, laced with the sweet scent of Chanel. I looked up and met a pair of soft, concerned eyes. “Miley, why are you crying?” Amelia asked gently, her voice full of concern. “Thank you, I’m fine.” I took the handkerchief and dabbed at my tears. “I saw you talking to Miss Shadow just now. Did she… do something to you?” Amelia’s tone was soft, coaxing. “Don’t be afraid to speak up if something’s wrong.” I shook my head silently, but my guard was up. I was already sizing Amelia up. I couldn’t risk anyone finding out about my connection to Scarlett. If she ever got mad enough to expose my past, I’d b