Chapter 138

Liam understood her frustration but tried to reason with her.

"But this is an emergency, Naty," Liam replied, his voice filled with a mix of desperation and understanding. He wanted to prioritize Amelia's well-being and believed that obtaining the necessary funds was crucial at that moment.

Natalie interrupted him, her tone reflecting her exasperation, "An emergency? You know what an emergency is? It's not just about this moment, Liam," Natalie retorted, her frustration evident. "It's about you showing up at our house with a total stranger, someone almost bleeding to death!"

Liam halted, his body tensed as he absorbed Natalie's words. He knew she had a valid point, and guilt washed over him.

Taking a deep breath, he mustered the courage to respond, "I know, Naty, and I'm truly sorry for what happened."

Natalie, still visibly frustrated, continued pressing for answers, "What do you want to tell Lila? How did this happen? Who is she?" she pressed, needing to understand the situation th