“There’s no such thing, Timmy.”
Ryan jumped in, grinning. “Me, bully your mom? Not a chance. If anything, she bullies me. You should’ve seen her when she slapped me—hard and loud. You missed quite a show.”
Amelia shot him a look. She knew Ryan could hold a grudge like nobody else.
Timmy’s eyes got huge with surprise, curiosity bubbling up. “Mom, you hit Uncle Ryan? When did that happen?”
It was a funny image—his gentle, tiny mom going after tall, tough Uncle Ryan. At five, Timmy just couldn’t picture it.
Ryan probably didn’t even remember the time he kissed her when he was drunk and got a slap in return. He must be talking about that other time, when he badmouthed Clive… Ugh, those days. Amelia’s old crush felt like a bad joke now, a part of her life she wanted to erase.
“Timmy, go finish your homework, okay? I’ll call you when dinner’s ready.”
Timmy dragged his feet, still looking back at Ryan, clearly dying for more details.
Ryan winked at him. “Go on. I’ll tell you all about your mom’s wild years someday.”
Timmy’s eyes sparkled with excitement. “Promise?”
Amelia rolled her eyes. Once Timmy left, she turned to Ryan with a warning. “Don’t you dare fill his head with crazy stories.”
Ryan just smirked, enjoying every second. “Which part are you worried about—the time you slapped me twice?”
Amelia paused, caught off guard. “You remember that?”
“Andrew?”
“Ms. Sadinton, I checked Hank’s accounts just like you suggested. There are big problems—serious financial crimes and conspiracy to murder. With what we have, I’m confident we’ll get him at least ten years.”
Andrew’s voice was calm and steady. “I just spoke to Hank again. He finally agreed to your terms. He wants to meet in person, hoping you’ll forgive him as the victim’s family so he can get a reduced sentence.”
Amelia looked out at the city, night lights flickering in the distance. Her voice was even. “Alright, Andrew. Please set up the visit.”
“I’ll go with you when it’s time.”
“Thank you. I really appreciate it.”

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