Chapter 31 : A sudden visit

The night was quiet, but the tension in Liam’s mansion was palpable. As the clock struck midnight, Liam sat in his study, nursing a glass of whiskey. The events of the past few days had taken a toll on him. Aria’s sudden announcement of her pregnancy, her erratic behavior, and the confrontation at the workplace had all left him on edge.

He stared at the amber liquid in his glass, swirling it absentmindedly. His thoughts wandered to Chelsea — her warmth, her subtle strength, and the way her presence seemed to ease the weight on his shoulders. But he quickly shook the thought away....