Some unheard truth

★★★

Stefen stopped right in front of Liam. The earlier iciness in his eyes had been replaced by a repose, giving Stefen the appearance of a character who was in control.

Liam cast a wary glance Stefen's way before scanning the hallway for Jessica. Not finding her presence in the hall Liam decided to call his bodyguard, but Stefen's abrupt words stopped him. “Cornell, your mum heads to her room to bring grandpa a gift. She will arrive at any moment. She also said you have to stick with me until she return."

“I am fine with Liam. Mom is not going to object," Cornell immediately responded to Stefen's invitation to join him, which he declined.

“But you must not disobey your mother, no matter whatever the reason is!" Stefen attempted to persuade Cornell to come to him rather than allowing Cornell to remain with Liam, who purposefully created a buzz today. And Stefen did not need to be reminded on what purpose Liam was here. It had been seven years, and nothing in Lawrence Manor had prom