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Amelie

My heart skipped a beat, and my eyes widened in shock. The question hung in the air, heavy and pregnant with possibilities, and I struggled to find the right words. What could he be up to? Why did he ask me this question? Did Liam put him up to this? I wondered.

Luke remained firm with his question, his gaze locked onto mine, searching for something I couldn't quite comprehend. I understood that he might be looking out for his best friend, but this was not a question he could just ask out of the blue, especially not while we were discussing something serious.

"I don't think I need to answer that question. Liam must have told you everything. But in case you've forgotten, I'm married, Luke." I replied as politely as I could.

"I know you're married, but that doesn't really change anything does it? You can be married and still love another man, can't you?" Luke asked.