Facade of Love

Chapter 118 Call the Lawyer

I blinked, totally caught off guard seeing Liam here.

Sweety was just as shocked, her eyes wide with confusion.

Liam chuckled at our stunned faces and said, “Iddy’s worried about you. He hurt his hand pretty badly, so he asked me to come check if you guys needed anything”

I managed a weak smile and said, “Thanks a lot, Liam.”

He gave a warm smile and turned to Sweety, his voice soft as he told her, “Stay in bed and get some rest, okay? If you need anything, I’m just a shout away.” He scribbled his number on a plece of paper from the nearby table and handed it to her.

Sweety looked at the note, a bit dazed, and murmured a wooden, “Thank you…”

Liam just grinned and shrugged it off.

After Maxwell had the doctor give Sweety a once–over and everything seemed fine, Liam headed out

of the room.

after

a smile playing on his l*ps, “What’s up?”

in, “Have you heard anything about Noah and his crew from the police station?

serious look. “Nothing yet, but don’t sweat it. Noah’s already in deep trouble, and now

satisfaction. Noah was the kind of guy who deserved the worst, and a life in jail seemed too good for him. He was the type you would want to

Liam, giving him a deep, respectful bow. “Thank you for everything you’ve done for Sweety. Without you, who knows where she’d be right now…” I began. Liam quickly came over and gently stopped me, his smile warm. “Hey, what’s all this formality

time. “Hey, if you ever need anything, just let me know, okay?” I told him. His laughter echoed down the hallway. “Look at you, all polite and stuff. Come on, it’s chilly out here,

managed a weak smile and bit back any more words. He seemed to understand, giving me a nod

few days, I camped out at the hospital, keeping Sweety

own world, staring out the window for hours. It was like watching a replay of my own struggles after coming back from the border all those years ago.

she even got Sweety a therapist. Liam popped in now and then too, which seemed

around, Sweety was finally out of the hospital. We helped her settle back. into her apartment, but Mom was worried.

promise not to spill the beans to her folks. I kept my word, so I kept silent

swing by often to check on her, and she seemed to