Chapter 54.

Amelia's POV

"I don't know," I confessed, frustration bubbling up in my chest. "Part of me wants to stick it to him, to quit and find another job. But then there's Mom, and I need the money desperately."

Blaire nodded, understanding etched on her face. "I understand. It's a difficult situation with no easy solutions."

Just then, I remembered that I had gotten two messages, but Blaire and I had gotten carried away with Eddie's message. I snatched my phone back from Blaire and checked the message.

I deflated the moment I saw it. It was a message from Mom's hospital, reminding me of the bills I had to pay.

My breath hitched as I saw the hospital reminder message staring back at me. It wasn't just a gentle nudge; it was a jarring slap of reality. The unpaid bills loomed over me like a dark storm cloud, threatening to engulf me in their financial load.

"Oh, Amelia," Blaire murmured sympathetically, as she leaned in and also saw the message. She reached out and squeezed my hand, offering si