......
Liam didn't say a word until they finally arrived at a luxurious restaurant.
Even Ernest could see that Liam was in a foul mood.
He was acting very unusually indeed.
When they arrived, Maria got out of the car and looked back at Liam. Instead of getting out of the car in a hurry, he said to Maria, "Miss Lowe, you should go ahead first. I need to have a few words with Ernest."
Maria looked at him and asked, "Did you make a reservation? If you didn't book in advance, I'll go and do it."
"Room A8 on the fourth floor."
Maria closed the door and left.
In the car.
Liam looked at Ernest and asked, "Who's Celeste's boyfriend?"
Ernest was stunned, and there was suspicion in his eyes when he looked at Liam. He asked, "Liam, you're paying so much attention to Celeste. Don't tell me that you feel that way towards...?"
He trailed off and hesitated continuing.
He was afraid to drop the bomb.