Chapter 13
Mason threw a warning look at Amelia as they headed towards Grandfather Cosgrove.
"Don't cause a scene."
Amelia snorted softly.
"I won't if you and your cute little family don't start one."
Mason clenched his fist and was about to respond when he heard her gleeful voice ring out.
"Ahh, Grandfather. I missed you!"
Mason's eyes widened in shock as Amelia strode ahead, her face glowing with affection, and wrapped her arms around Grandfather Cosgrove. The old man stiffened, caught completely off-guard, but after a brief pause, he slowly returned the embrace, his large, weathered hands resting gently on her back.
"Is everything alright, Amelia?" Grandfather Cosgrove asked cautiously, obviously confused.
Amelia could see the bewilderment in his eyes. Of course, he was surprised. This was not something the original Amelia would do due to her resentment towards him.
But Amelia couldn't afford to hold onto that grudge. She needed him.
Pulling back just enough to meet his gaze, Amelia sweetly said with a soft smile,