Chapter 121 The Only Photo Together, Tomorrow We Won't Be Family Anymore
After Amelia finished speaking, she went to hold Briar.
"Rhys and the others haven't arrived yet. Can't drive after drinking. Let's take a photo, as a keepsake," William said.
A family photo of three while still legally married - the next one wouldn't be until five months later after they remarried.
With this photo, he'd at least have something to hold onto.
But William kept this thought to himself.
Amelia wanted to refuse, but Briar squeezed her hand.
"The neighbor kid," Briar said in a low voice.
This was reminding her that they were about to leave, and this was the last photo - otherwise their visit today would have been for nothing.
Only then did Amelia nod.
William called over a staff member and handed her the camera he'd prepared earlier.
After constantly adjusting the position, the background became that beautiful stretch of ocean.
This was already Shadow City's best oceanfront restaurant, and this private room had the best view.
Although it was completely dark now, there were lights by the sea, illuminating this area and making the ocean view especially beautiful.
"Let me hold Briar," William reached out, wanting to pick up Briar.
But Amelia moved away.
"I can do it myself," Amelia said with her head down. She didn't want William touching Briar.
Briar also wrapped her arms around Amelia's neck, saying in her childish voice, "I want Amelia to hold me."
William felt helpless, but seeing both of them like this, he could only reluctantly agree.
So the three of them took the photo together, somewhat awkwardly.
"Alright, Mr. Brown, do you like it? If not, we can take another one," the server said, handing the camera to William.
Before William could say anything, Amelia said, "That's fine."
Briar also mumbled, "Amelia, I'm tired. I want to go home and sleep."
She even let out a big yawn, then rested on Amelia's shoulder.
William only had time for a quick glance at the camera before putting it away.
He had the server leave, and the three of them sat in silence.
"When are Rhys and the others coming?" Amelia said, holding Briar. "If not, I'll just find a designated driver myself."
"Should be soon," William said.
Actually, he hoped they'd be slower.
That way maybe he could talk to her properly.
But William looked at Amelia gently patting Briar's back.
She didn't seem to want to talk to him.
Amelia felt a bit irritated, then suddenly remembered what Mia had told her earlier - that Mia had Dash waiting nearby just in case.
Thinking of this, Amelia took out her phone to call Dash.
William saw the name on her phone and frowned slightly.
"Why are you calling him?" William asked.
He was right here, and Rhys and his people were on their way. Why was she calling Dash?
"To take me and Briar home," Amelia said, touching the call button.
William frowned deeper and reached out to press the hang-up button.
"What are you doing?" Amelia looked at William.
"Rhys and the others will be here soon," William said. "No need to find someone else."
After dropping Briar off later, Dash would still have to take Amelia home.
Their cooling-off period was almost over. At this time, having Dash take her home - he wasn't willing.
"Have my people take you home," William insisted.
Amelia was really getting angry now.
She hadn't really wanted to take that photo earlier, and now this.
"Dash is a gentleman, not what you think," Amelia said directly.
But William still wouldn't agree.
The next moment—
Amelia's phone vibrated, with Dash's name jumping on the caller ID.
This time Amelia pulled her phone away directly and touched the answer button.
"Yes, Dash, it's me," Amelia said directly. "We're in the private room on the second floor. Come pick us up, thanks."
After speaking, she hung up and waited while holding Briar.
William was angry but helpless.
He'd thought that after saying so much and bringing her here, she would at least calm down a bit.
He'd even felt her emotions shifting just now.
Why was she calling Dash over now?
After all these years, he thought he at least understood her, but just this past month, he understood her less and less.
Why had she become so stubborn?
She'd just said she understood that Isabella didn't have much time left, but she was still angry.
"Amelia." He called her name, but she just held Briar without speaking.
William wanted to say something, but the door was already being knocked on.
Amelia immediately went to the door holding Briar.
She opened it.
But saw three people.
Dash, Rhys, and the female designated driver Rhys had brought.
Dash immediately walked in, standing beside Amelia and Briar.
Rhys looked at the situation, a bit confused.
Hadn't William just asked him to bring a female driver to help drive?
What was Dash doing here?
And looking at this atmosphere, especially the way William was looking at Dash - it was scary!
"Mr. Brown, should we..." Rhys hesitated but still asked.
"It's fine." Amelia spoke up, saying, "Dash happens to be nearby. He can take me home. No need to trouble Rhys."
She'd worked with Rhys before and it had always been pleasant. She didn't want to make things difficult for him, and besides, William was the one who'd called Rhys over.
"Dash, could you help me get my bag and Briar's backpack from over there?" Amelia said to Dash.
Acting as if William didn't exist.
Dash nodded, glanced at William, then went to get them.
William just watched, watched as Dash packed up Briar's backpack and picked up Amelia's bag together.
Then the two of them were about to leave.
"Amelia." William called Amelia's name once.
Amelia didn't acknowledge him, just followed Dash downstairs.
Though in their youth he had been very good to her, even saved her life, she had also given seven years and two children.
Between people, perhaps it was just like this.
When deeply in love, you think you'll never part.
Love so much you'd risk your life for them.
But truly letting go is just a matter of an instant.
As long as you've decided, as long as you're truly determined.
You can do it.
Amelia went downstairs holding Briar, and they came to the parked car.
"Mr. Brown?" Rhys and the female driver looked back and forth, very conflicted.
"Get in the car," William said coldly, then quickly went downstairs.
As Amelia's car started, William had already gotten into the back seat of the Maybach.
The female driver drove, Rhys sat in the passenger seat, anxiously stealing glances at William through the rearview mirror.
"Follow them," William said.
He was going to keep watch.
Until Dash left Amelia's side.