NATHAN'S POV

My blood ran cold as I witnessed the sight of Amelia before me. Throughout lunch with an associate, my eyes kept drifting back to her. It took me a while to register that it was all true, that she was right in front of my eyes, savouring her meal. She seemed healthy. Her growing belly and happy aura were indicating the sound health of the baby growing inside her.

As soon as the meeting got over, I hurried to the airport to catch my flight for New York, cancelling all other meetings. I couldn't wait to see Lucas
and break the good news to him.

Ever since that fateful day, he had broken. All this time we thought, they died in that fire. We all grieved for the loss but Lucas, blamed himself for their death. He was more closed off than before. He had engrossed himself in work, worrying all who cared for him.

After about an hour flight, airplane landed.

"Is everything okay ? Why did you cancel all your meetings ?" My assistant, Audrey asked me, as soon as she caught a glimpse of me.

With a smile on my lips, I replied, "Everything has never been so okay." Her eyebrows knitted in confusion. I motioned for her to get inside the car, as I settled down myself.

After directing the driver to drive me to Lucas's house, I informed Audrey about the situation and to say she was happy would be an understatement, she was on cloud nine. As was I.

Shortly afterwards, my driver dropped me at Lucas's mansion and left for the office with Audrey.

I inhaled a deep breath before making my way inside.

As soon as I entered the living room, I found Emily, engrossed in her book as she lay on the sofa on her belly.

"I am starting to believe you don't have a room." I remarked. With furrowed eyebrows, she sat upright. I smiled, causing a smile to appear on her lips as well before felling in my arms. I returned the embrace and placed a lingering kiss on her forehead.

"How are you doing ?" I asked. "And others ?" She pulled away and sighed.

"I am just fine. Mom is fine and you know how brother is." She whispered the last part, her eyes darted towards the study room. Before turning her attention back on me with a faint smile. "Seeing him has become a rarity. At least that is what it feels like."

"Anyways, weren't you supposed to be in Boston ?" She questioned.

"I was...." I began.

"But ?" She asked, perplexed.

"I will tell Lucas first." I said, walking towards the study room.

"What is it ?" She asked again. Turning back, I winked at her. She stomped her feet and returned to reading her book.

She is just too precious.

Exhaling a breath, I twisted the knob and slowly pushed open the door. And my eyes at once fell on Lucas, sprawled on the sofa, with documents and papers surrounding him. His hair was a mess. His face that once held grace, now was dull and lifeless. It was heart breaking to see the man, you look upto, be so broken.

"Get up, man." I whispred, nudging him gently. He inhaled a sharp breath, before flickering his eyes open. Bending down I gathered some fallen papers and stacked them on the table. He got up and walked to the bathroom. I settled down on the sofa, with my hands folded and dangling between my thighs, waiting for him. Minutes later, he came out wiping his face with the towel.

"Stop torturing yourself, man." I whispered. He sighed and looked in my direction.

"I am doing just fine." He replied, before walking towards his seat.

"When was the last time, you took proper rest, as in, slept on your bed ?" I pressed. My question stopped him in the middle of his tracks.

He turned, his jaws were tensed, his eyes held agony.

"I can't sleep in that room, without being haunted by her memories." He muttered before roughly wiping his face. For a moment, I just stood there, appreciating the depths of his love for Amelia.

He turned back and was ready to leave the room, clearly avoiding the conversation but my next words stopped him again.

"She is alive." I said. He turned, his eyes were flaring, but with anger this time.

"Don't, Nathan. Just don't. Playing with words won't change the truth."

I walked closer to him and placed my hands on his shoulder.

"Do you really believe, I could lie to you about such a thing. I saw her. I talked with her." I told him. Not for a minute, his eyes left my face. "I saw your child, growing inside her."

"Is that true ?" He stumbled back. Tears welled inside his eyes. His hands ruffled his hair indicating at his surprise. "Is that true, Nathan. Is it true ?" He asked, holding me by my arms. I gave him a subtle nod and next minute, he embraced me in his arms.

It took him a few minutes to collect himself, and once he did, he pulled away, wiping away remnants of tears from his eyes and putting on his confident look.

"Where did you see her ? Was she safe ? And Alex, and my child ?" He bombarded me with questions, but it was the anguish in his final question that stood out, "Did she ask about me ?" He asked.

"She did." I replied, rendering him a moment of solace. "Let's discuss the rest with everyone." I gently suggested. He nodded in agreement.

"Thank you, brother. Thank you." He whispered. I patted his back and together we exited the room to find Mrs.Knight and Emily indulged in a conversation.

"Brother." Emily called, rushing towards him. Without wasting another minute, Lucas pulled her in his arms.

"They are alive." He muttered. With shocked written on her face, Emily pulled away. For a moment, her gaze was fixed on his face before darting towards me. I smiled at her, reassuring her. Her lips curved into a blissful smile before she hugged Lucas again.

"That is the best news I have ever heard." Mrs.Knight said, embracing Lucas.

"You could have told me before." Emily whispered, smacking my arm.

"You are violent, woman." I remarked, feigning hurt, only to be smacked again.
I glared at her, recieving another beautiful smile.

Afterward, we settled down, and I told the details of meeting Amelia in Boston and our conversation. Laying with my head on Emily's lap, I posed the question, "So, what's the plan now ?"

Lucas glanced at us before inhaling a deep breath.

"After all these months, I can't go back to her without any proof of my innocence. I know she'll forgive me sooner or later but it would become hard for her to trust me again."

"You are right about that, love." Mrs. Knight said.

"If we all thought it was her car and they are alive. Then, who died that day ?" Emily questioned.

"Exactly. And we all know, who's behind this. I'll have Joseph work on the case from the scratch." Nathan assured. "Meanwhile, you should find a way to be near her. Because I am sure there are many men out there trying to pursue her."

My last words caused his anger to flare, "What does that mean ?" I sighed.

"Look man, if I am not mistaken, Danielle has been looking after her all this time and even if she may not be interested, he will fell for her. If he hasn't already."

"What do you suggest I do ?" He asked for my advice.

"For starters, go to Boston and sign the firm she works in. You'll get some time to spend with her and once it begins, you'll find pace." I suggested. He gazed at me for a moment, before shifting his gaze to Emily and Mrs.Knight, who seemed to agree with me.

"Sounds like a plan." He smiled and began to go upstairs.

"Now where are you going ?" I asked.

"I can't meet my wife like this. Now can I ?" He answered proudly.

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I apologize to leave all the readers hanging. However, this entire year I have various exams. For starters, college entrances and counselling. Then some Government exams. It's hard to find time to write. So please, bear with me. Once, I get some time. I'll be finishing the story.

I am very sorry.
I hope you guys will understand.
Please keep the story saved, so that you know when I post the rest. I know you all are waiting for a happy ending for Lucas and Amelia.