Chapter 65: Liam

The evening sun cast a golden glow over the city as I stood in our hotel room, adjusting my tie in front of the mirror. The reflection staring back at me was a man dressed sharply in a suit that spoke of formality and expectation, yet my mind was elsewhere. It was on the impending dinner with my parents, a meeting that held more significance than I cared to admit.

I heard the soft rustle of fabric behind me, pulling me out of my reverie. Turning around, my gaze fell on Emma. She was stepping out of the adjoining room, finishing the final touches to her attire. The sight that greeted me was nothing short of breathtaking.