Chapter 157

Initially dismissing it as inconsequential, she continued spreading the butter on the slices of bread.

But then, a familiar voice shattered the tranquility of the moment. "Good morning," Liam greeted, his voice resonating from behind her.

Amelia froze, her heart skipping a beat as her body tensed with surprise. Slowly turning to face Liam, she met his gaze, a swirl of emotions intertwining within her.

Uncomfortable feelings surged within her, intensified by the memory of their shared kiss and the painful realization that Lila was his girlfriend.

She fumbled with the slice of bread in her hands, her mind racing to find the right words, the right expression to maintain the delicate balance between them.

She mustered a polite smile, her eyes betraying a hint of unease. "Good morning," she managed to reply, her voice slightly strained.

The unspoken tension between them hung heavily, a reminder of the boundaries they had crossed and the emotions left unaddressed.

Liam stood there in th