Chapter 55
“I like you… I don’t deserve you… I’m not good enough for you.” Liam frowned at her words.
His concern deepened. “Is she dreaming about someone else?‘ He couldn’t help but wonder.
“Who do you like?” he asked gently.
Emma’s expression tightened. “Elijah.”
‘Elijah?‘ That name brought a surge of anger to Liam. The thought that she harbored feelings for that deceitful doctor was almost too much to bear.
But then, in a barely audible whisper, Emma clutched at his shirt. “Elijah… if you killed Liam, I won’t let you get away with it…”
With those words, Liam’s heart, which had been lost in a sea of turmoil, found its way back. He looked down at Emma with a gaze filled with deep, unwavering love. “You are mine,” he whispered.
In the stillness of the night, after ensuring Emma was resting comfortably, Liam retreated to his study to reflect on the day’s grim events at the cemetery.
Meanwhile, news from the hospital confirmed that Nora had sustained permanent injuries, her arm irreparably damaged.
“This afternoon’s events at the cemetery must remain confidential.” Liam’s voice carried a calm, authoritative tone as he addressed Levi in the dimly lit room.
Levi, his expression solemn, nodded in agreement. “Mr. Hall, rest assured, I’ve taken care of everything according to your instructions.”
The next morning, Emma woke up with a lingering hangover, her memory of the previous night’s confessions foggy.
Liam, maintaining his usual composure, suggested a day out. “Today, I’m taking you somewhere special.”
“Where are we going?” Emma asked, puzzled.
“You’ll see when we get there,” Liam replied with a slight smile, gently taking her hand.
He brought her to Troln City’s most upscale supermarket.
Liam, who usually avoided crowded places due to his limited mobility, seemed out of place in the bustling supermarket.
Emma, eyeing a box of exorbitantly priced mushrooms and various luxury health products, began to piece things together. “You’re not taking me to meet your family, are you?”
He picked up a box of supplements nonchalantly and added it to their cart. “Yeah.”
“But I thought you said that was happening later?” Emma responded, caught off guard.
“We might not have had our wedding yet, but we’re already officially registered,” Liam explained. “It’s time you got to know my family”
“But I’m not ready for this…” Emma’s hesitation was evident.
“Everything that needed preparation has been handled,” Liam reassured her, gesturing to the cart filled with thoughtful, high–end gifts.
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As they pulled up, Emma noticed the courtyard was filled with cars. She had assumed they were attending a small family gathering and was surprised by the crowd.
“Is there a party today?” she asked Liam.
As they entered, they immediately drew all eyes. This was Liam’s first time bringing a date to such an event, and Emma, in her elegant light purple chiffon gown, captivated the room with her grace and beauty, outshining the other attendees.
After a brief moment of admiration, the crowd began to greet Liam warmly. “Mr. Hall, long time no see.”
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