Chapter 51
Amelia stepped through the front door, thoroughly exhausted. It had been a long day filled with endless meetings, tedious discussions, and hours spent perfecting her designs. She barely had the energy to take off her heels when a small, warm body pressed against her legs.
Looking down, she saw Poppy rubbing against her, his fluffy tail curling around her calf.
"Hey, Poppy," she murmured, bending down to run her fingers through his soft fur. Poppy purred in response, rubbing against her more insistently, as if sensing her fatigue.
She straightened, glancing around. The house was unusually quiet. "Where’s Kai?" she asked absentmindedly.
Poppy meowed in response, his golden eyes blinking up at her. Amelia took that as an I don’t know and sighed. He’s probably still out.
Shaking off the thought, she made her way to her room. Stripping off her coat, she headed straight for the bathroom. After a long, hot shower, she changed into a comfortable nightgown and sat at her desk, resuming her work on her latest designs.
Minutes passed, then hours. Her blinks began to grow heavier.
She yawned.
"Just thirty minutes," she told herself, resting her head against her folded arms. "A short rest won’t hurt."
When Amelia opened her eyes again, the room was dark, and her body felt stiff from sleeping in the same position.
She glanced at the clock.