Chapter 18: Crime & Punishment
Amelia wondered if she misheard. She squinted in Matteo's direction, but he merely pursed his lips and kept quiet. The venue lights must have been strong if it left him with a slight flush on his cheeks.
"Excuse me? I didn't quite catch that," Amelia said hesitantly.
Matteo cleared his throat and looked away. "Never mind then, it's nothing important."
"Alright. If you say so, Mr. Montgomery," Amelia replied agreeably enough.
There was no way someone like him would be alright with her using his name. If Matteo didn't find Kelsie attractive, he must not be attracted to women at all!
There was a tiny pang in her heart at the thought of such a man being unavailable for women. Matteo was kind and respectful, and he seemed to have a strong sense of justice. He would make a good husband for any woman out there.
The both of them stood in the hallway, and Amelia was beginning to feel the slightest bit awkward at the burgeoning silence.
Just before she was about to ask if it was possible for her to change out of the dress, it was broken by the sound of the auctioneer running towards them, his sweaty forehead and panting chest visible from the other end of the hallway.
"Mr. Montgomery! Thank goodness you're still here! We found the flute!" the auctioneer exclaimed, and Amelia jumped in surprise, while Matteo turned and frowned.