Chapter 264

"I'm just gonna hit the restroom real quick." Amelia Johnson patted Damien Taylor's arm and got up right away to follow Isla Shaw’s stepmother. Something felt off—Amelia’s instincts were screaming. That stepmother was definitely up to no good. Her bond with Isla wasn't just childhood friendship. They both lost their moms and had to grow up in patched-up families where they never really mattered. So when Isla got called back home, Amelia was pretty sure it was the stepmother stirring the pot. “So, that brat went back home, right?” Sophia Lee confirmed over the phone. “She’s back,” Sofia replied, sounding annoyed. “But Damien’s there too. With him around, Dad can’t mention anything about that drinking thing.” “Ugh, seriously? No biggie, wait till Damien leaves. Then we’ll deal with her,” Sophia said smoothly, then walked her through what to do next. Hearing all this made Amelia’s blood boil—she wanted to storm in and give Sophia a piece of her mind. But now wasn't the time for that. Firs