Chapter 79

Chloe’s pov.

My body jolted the moment I laid eyes on Liam entering the room. It was as if an electric shock ran through me, stirring up a mix of emotions and thoughts. I couldn't help but recall everything Lia had said. Was she telling the truth? And why, out of all people, did I have to see Liam here?

I watched Liam as he walked towards us, ready to take our order. My tongue seemed to twist and tangle, making it difficult for me to speak. It was like my mind was racing, trying to process everything at once.

When Liam mentioned that he would come back to take our order, I couldn't help but feel a sense of unease. I knew Alpha Jax would start suspecting me again if Liam spent too much time with us. The last thing I wanted was for him to question the nature of my relationship with Liam.

In the past, when Alpha Jax trusted me implicitly and never doubted me for a second, I would have been honest with him. But now, with the shadow of Alice hanging over us, I couldn't risk it. Even if I