บท 105: No More Secrets

Fiona stood rooted to the ground in the parking lot, where Liam left her as she watched Liam storm back into the office.

His reaction had been totally unexpected, making her feel both frustrated and concerned. Why was he angry? Was it because his mother had visited her and offered her money or because of her joke?

She took a deep breath, steadied herself, and followed him inside to go ask him direct.

The office's hum of activity contrasted sharply with the turmoil in her heart. She walked past her colleagues, barely noticing their greetings as she headed straight for their shared office space.

When she arrived, Liam was already pacing back and forth, his face a mix of anger and distress.

"Liam," she called softly, stepping inside and closing the door behind her. "What's wrong? Why did you leave like that?" she asked and he stopped pacing and turned to face her, his blue eyes blazing.