Liam’s POV I knew the park Logan meant, so I headed there first. After parking sideways, taking up three or four different spots, I didn’t care, I rushed to the playground and searched everywhere I could. Midmorning, the place was practically deserted. Only a few older folks were walking along the
With her wild eyes, she must have seen that I was awake, but she didn’t acknowledge me. I hated waiting. “Where’s Joe?” I asked. She nodded her head toward a nearby door. It could have been a closet or another room. I wished I could have had confirmation that he was alive, but knowing he was in
Liam’s POV I had been listening from behind the door to the pool house. I had heard Sophia threaten Aria. I’d heard Aria’s confession. I’d heard it all, but had no time to reflect on those words. Now, I only had time for action. Or I was certain to lose Aria forever. Not because she chose to
Aria’s POV While William and Joe headed upstairs to play, Liam and I moved into the living room to talk. Well, we had said we were going to talk, but now that we were here, neither of us were saying anything. We also didn’t look at each other. At least, not at the same time. Not for long, anyway
That seemed suspicious, but I wouldn’t deny the kids their fun. Maybe they were playing a prank on us or something. Sighing, I stepped into the room, walking toward the window. I felt more than saw Liam following me. As soon as Liam had cleared the door, it slammed closed. “Hey!” I said. Lia
Aria’s POV The next day, Liam arrived early to help Joe and me with our packing. We’d already discussed the details. Liam, William, Joe, and I would move into the mansion that Liam and I had once shared together. Joe was excited because that house was so much bigger and had a pool. It hadn’t bee
“Do we have to tell anyone that I live here?” I asked. “At least for now.” “I guess not…” He seemed hesitant. “HR will have questions about it.” “I don’t work there anymore,” I reminded him. “Right.” After a paused, he asked, “Am I allowed to tell people that Joe is my son?” “You can say tha
Liam’s POV The only way I could be happier today was if Aria agreed to be my wife again. As it was, I was still just about as thrilled as I could be. Aria, William, and Joe were all living under my roof like a near-perfect family. It was the kind of thing I’d always dreamed about, especially after
Aria’s POVUnder my ear, I heard the quick pulsing of Liam’s heart, hammering in his chest. Glancing up at him, I was surprised to find his eyes a little wide. Then, I realized the implications of what I had just said.“I didn’t mean it like that!” I said quickly, blushing hard.I wasn’t ready for s
Liam’s POVI worried about revealing the full truth to Aria. Our relationship felt so fragile. I didn’t want to put even more pressure on it by revealing our ugly past.But she was right. The truth was long overdue, and the only way for us to move forward, stronger than ever, was to face and overcom
Aria’s POVWhile Liam went into the kitchen to make his phone calls, I headed upstairs to speak with the kids. As I started up the stair, I heard the telltale pitter-patter of scurrying feet that told me the kids had eavesdropped for a while.I found them both now sitting on the floor in Joe’s room,
Liam’s POVI was afraid to get my hopes up, not wanting to make any assumptions about what Aria was truly implying before she actually said the words. We’d had far too many misunderstandings between us, plenty of which were my fault.From now on, we needed crystal clear communication. No more assump
Liam’s POVI parked out front of the house and then rushed inside. I’d already called the non-emergency police to alert them of the situation. They had promised to send over a few officers to help maintain the peace but they haven’t arrived yet. As such, I felt it was a miracle the reporters did not
Come on, Liam. Figure this out.My next appointment had already canceled, so I had some time to sit there and think. Yet I couldn’t think of one good idea that wouldn’t backfire.Around 3, I thought of Aria and the kids, probably home by now, safe and oblivious to the struggles I was facing here.Th
Liam’s POVAfter receiving Joanna’s message, as well as one from my assistant to tell me most of the other shareholders I had meetings with that day canceled on me, I called Joanna outright.No more games, or passive aggressive messages. If I had to go to the source to stop this madness, then that w
I sat very still for a moment, hating how powerless I was. “Is there no way for me to convince you?”“There isn’t,” Richard said. Glancing at me, he added, “Learn from this, Liam. You are young yet, and you’ll bounce back. When you do, don’t make such stupid mistakes like this again.”“I won’t,” I a
Liam’s POVIn an attempt to stop Joanna’s takeover of the team, I called my assistant and have them make several more appointments that day with various shareholders, starting with those that held the most to those that held the least.I didn’t return to the office, moving instead straight from the