Chapter 596

"Don't worry, sweetheart. No matter what happens, your dad and I will always be your strongest support," Amelia said gently. That night, Helen insisted Amelia sleep beside her. Sensing something was off, Amelia softly asked, "What's wrong?" Helen shook her head. "Nothing, I just missed you." "Is work too stressful?" "Not really, just a little," Helen replied. "Then, what's the matter?" "It's nothing." Helen hugged Amelia's waist tightly, unwilling to say more. After a moment of silence, Amelia asked, "Is it a relationship problem?" Helen opened her mouth to deny it, but the words caught in her throat. Amelia continued, "What's so hard that you can't tell me? You're my daughter; I know you better than anyone. There's no one else here, just us. Since you started college, you've stopped opening up to me. I admit I was wrong to pressure you into meeting Marcus back then. I shouldn't have forced you. You have your own life, and your father and I shouldn't interfere so much…" Ameli