Amelia's POV:
The second I got back to the royal palace, I rushed to my room and locked the door behind me.
What had happened over dinner with Larry made me incredibly restless.
What was I supposed to do? Larry seemed to have changed.
He was so gentle with me, though I had a creeping suspicion that he was just pretending.I shouldn't
believe his sweet talk.
He said that as long as I went back with him, he wouldn't try to hurt Jennifer and Anthony.
If I was being honest with myself, I was hesitant; maybe if I went back with him, I'd be able to put a stop
to all of this meaningless slaughter.
If my leaving with Larry could protect everyone, including Morgan, I was willing to sacrifice myself.
But I knew what kind of person Larry was.
He would most likely break his promise and go back on his word.
So, if I went back with him, he probably would've still attacked the king and queen behind my back, and
maybe even kill Morgan.
After all, I knew he hated Morgan with a passion.I pressed my fingers against my temple and winced.
What should I do? Recalling Larry's thoughtfulness when he placed food on my plate, I felt more
hesitant.
No, I shouldn't be deceived by his superficial gentleness.
He would never change.
He was a lunatic! 'Don't forget why you went out to see him in the first place, Amelia!' I tried to talk
some sense into myself.
At a loss, I quickly took out my phone and dialed Jennifer's number.
She was smart enough to know what I should do next.
"Jennifer!"
As soon as the call connected, I called out her name agitatedly.
"I just met Larry.I don't know what to do!"
"Calm down, Amelia.Tell me everything."
Jennifer's voice was gentle and soothing.She always had the power to calm me down.
I took a deep breath.
"Over dinner, Larry was very gentle with me.He promised that he would never imprison me again and
that he wanted me to go back with him so that we could live a good life together.He said that as long as
I agreed, he would never hurt you and Morgan!"
After I finished speaking, I held my breath, anxiously awaiting Jennifer's reply.
After a moment of thoughtful silence, Jennifer's calm voice sounded from the other end of the line.
"Don't believe in his lies, Amelia.He was the one who cursed Anthony with the Love Curse, remember?
He's nothing but a wolf in sheep's clothing.I'm sure he said that just to manipulate you.He knows you're
kind enough to consider such an offer."
"But, I—"
I stuttered.I was a little flustered.
"Think about it carefully, Amelia. Why would he promise such a thing?" Jennifer asked gently,
chuckling.
"It's because he can't take you by force.He's changing tactics.If he really wanted to be good to you,
why did he poison you? Why didn't he simply give you the antidote this time? He's cheating you,
Amelia!"
She was right.
He didn't even mention the antidote.
I held the phone tightly and nodded repeatedly.
Jennifer was right.
Recalling how much pain I was in thanks to the poison, I suddenly clenched my fists angrily.
"Don't believe in Larry's lies.Amelia, only by defeating him can we get peace."
Jennifer's tone was very calm yet determined, which reassured me.
"You are right! I couldn't think straight just now!"
I hung my head in shame.
"What am I supposed to do next?"
"Just keep in touch with Larry.Make him loosen his guard," Jennifer answered.
"Okay, I will," I said determinedly.
"Larry will come to me again.I promised him that I will meet him again if he contacts me. I think that
might be a good opportunity to drug him."
"Yes, that sounds like a plan.Well done, Amelia.We're proud of you," Jennifer praised me.
"Once Morgan and Roy develop the magic medicine, you can drug Larry yourself the next time you two
are alone."
"Okay.Thanks for everything, Jennifer. Good night."
"Good night, Amelia." Jennifer hung up.
Leaning against the door, I thought about what had happened today and couldn't help but sigh.
To be honest, I didn't have the heart to drug Larry myself.
After all, I used to love him.
But now that things had come to this, I had no choice.I needed to do my best to lure him into my trap.
Only in this way could I repay Anthony and Jennifer for saving me.
When all of this was over, I could finally live with Morgan in peace.
Jennifer's POV:
Right after my call with Amelia, I told Anthony what had happened.
"This is good.An opportunity will soon present itself to us."
Anthony was changing into his night clothes beside the bed.
"I've already asked Morgan about their progress.With the help of Roy and other wizards, he has made
a lot of progress in developing the magic medicine.We're so close to catching Larry."
Thinking about Amelia's conflicted mind, I lay on the bed and sighed.
"Amelia is very kind.Larry almost deceived her successfully.He didn't give her the antidote, so it won't
be long before the poison takes effect again."
"Don't worry, honey.We'll force him to hand over the antidote when we catch him.Also, the team from
the royal hospital has been studying the poison.They might be able to find the antidote first."
Anthony slipped into bed next to me, comforting me gently.
I nodded.
"Anyway, let's get some rest.We're going to meet Carl tomorrow."
We got up early the next day to get ready for our dinner with Carl.
I got dressed in our room.
After changing my clothes, I looked at myself in the mirror and said absentmindedly, "I don't know what
jewelry to wear, honey."
"It's just a casual occasion.You don't need to dress up for him,"
Anthony commented, raising his eyebrows.I could tell that he was jealous again.I cast him a
reproachful glance.
"Stop it!"
Every time I shot him this look, I knew that Anthony would relent.
Sure enough, he shrugged helplessly and kissed me on the forehead.
Then, he proceeded to select jewelry for me.
Suddenly, he asked, "When did you buy this necklace? Why haven't you worn it before?"
When I looked to see what he was talking about, I found that the necklace in Anthony's hand was the
Heart of the Ocean.
It sparkled under the light.
I was stunned.I wanted to tell him the truth that this was the wedding gift Carl gave me, but I was
worried that it would needlessly make him jealous, so I didn't answer immediately.
Seeing that I didn't answer, Anthony didn't mind so much.
He simply walked behind me and said, "Just wear this one.It suits you."
I breathed a sigh of relief.
"Okay, I wear whatever you choose."
Anthony put the necklace around my neck from behind me.I watched his movements in the mirror and
felt warm.
When he was done, I slipped my arm into Anthony's and smiled at him.
"Let's go, honey."
In this way, Anthony and I went to the royal restaurant to meet Carl.
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