Chapter 64 IT WASN’T AN ILLUSION

• Alexander's POV
• Looking at Amelia very intently as if this matter was of utmost importance. Out of nervousness, I sneaked a peek at Amelia's face out of the corner of my eyes. Has she found out already? “What happened to your arm, Kiara?” She suddenly asked anxiously, scurrying to her across the table. Grabbing her arm, and grazing a finger on the faded scar, “How did you get this wound? Since when has it been like this?” Secretly heaving a deep sigh of relief, Amelia planted a confident smile on her face and said gently, “You scared me, mom. The scar is nothing, I was being reckless some weeks ago and that was how I got it” Withdrawing her arm, she sat properly, looking away to avoid my gaze. My gaze suddenly locked with Kiara's mom, I gulped and soon looked away from her face. “This scar in your arm isn't recent, Kiara. Tell me, what's going on?” Her voice was stern this time, more like she was becoming suspicious. “That's the truth, aunt. What are you thinking?” I smiled uneasily, raising my chin slightly to look at her. Releasing a long sigh, she scooted a chair and sat beside Amelia. “You wouldn't blame me, Kiara, but you've been acting strange since you got back. It felt like I don't know you anymore” Hearing this, Amelia and I exchanged a glance. “Is there something you're not telling me?” She continued patiently, patting the back of Amelia's hand.
• I let out a discreet cough immediately, “Hmm… Aunt” I called tentatively and as soon as she tilted her head to my direction, my lips curled up in displeasure, thinking of what to say. “You want to say something, Handsome?” I nodded sharply, “We're flying back to Texas tomorrow, aunt,” I told her half-heartedly and her eyes broadened directly. “What do you mean by that? Why so soon? Is there a problem?” She asked a series of questions in a breath, looking from my face to Amelia's. Wearing a pleasant smile on my face, “It's nothing much, I've got an urgent call from the Chairman of the Corporation I'm currently projecting with” The words swayed out of my mouth smoothly that I almost applaud myself. Amelia was also staring at me with widened eyes. “Is that so?” She asked sadly, a touch of disappointment flashing across her face. I nodded, “I'm so sorry, aunt. But don't worry, I have a piece of good news for you soon” Finishing my words, I bite down my lower lip, hard. 'What good news?' A smug smile appeared at the corners of her mouth as she said solemnly, “I'm certain it's about your guy's marriage, isn't it?” she continued to nudge Amelia's rib playfully, who was, in turn, rubbing her nape, embarrassed. How I wish she's my Kiara, then I wouldn't have to think about it twice before putting a ring on her finger right here in her mom's presence.