Chapter 18

When Amelia snapped out of her thoughts, she rejected Leonard's request firmly and without any hesitation. She then pushed the card back to him. She hadn't taken anything with her when she left the Sterlings, so there was no need for her to accept anything from them now. Leonard was rendered speechless by her response. He didn't expect her to be so firm. Unwilling to give up just yet, he asked, "Are you sure you can't accept my request? I know that Matthew didn't treat you well in the past, but he has turned over a new leaf now. "As long as you're willing to return to the Sterling family, I believe that he'll know how to cherish your relationship with him now." He tried to play to Amelia's emotions, but he was also worried that it wouldn't be enough. He continued speaking, hoping to entice her more. "As long as you're willing to return to the Sterling family with me, you'll also have a stake in all of our family's assets. "I'll also immediately add your name to my will. As long as