Chapter 23: Liam Has A Knack For Grand Entrances

༺RAYNE༻

Liam is here? But how? Shouldn't he be at work? Why did he come back?

Liam's eyes pinch together, scrutinizing me and the space between his eyebrows forms a tight crease. He strides into the room, his sharp gaze darting between me, Max and Kim, seeking an answer.

“What's going on here?” He's just a few inches away from my bed.

Max and Kim give way for him.

“What is it that you don't want me to find out about?” He stares at me. “Well?”

I scramble for a plausible excuse, my heart leaping in my throat. Max remains silent as if trying to decide whether to honour his loyalty to me or his duty to his boss.

My chest squeezes when I realize that the truth is about to come out. There's no hiding from Liam. Not with Max ready to spill the beans. I wait for it but he doesn't make a move.

That's when Kim steps in immediately. “Well, uh...Rayne had an episode. She didn't want you to worry so she asked me and Max to keep it quiet.”

“She had an episode?” he barks, stepping closer. A