Facade of Love

Chapter 179 He Never Cared for Her

With a smile on his face, Liam coaxed Madam Young, saying, “It’s nothing major. Mr. Zachary just can’t decide on something and thought Iddy should have a look.”

Upon hearing this, Idris stood up and addressed Madam Young, “Grandma, I’ll go check it out and come back soon.”

Madam Young could only nod in response and wave him off, saying, “Go ahead,”

Idris nodded. His gaze lingered briefly on me, as if suggesting I should stay and chat with Grandma for a while. I did not look at him. My eyes fell on the half–eaten apple in my hand, finding its taste excessively sweet. I did not like it.

After Idris left, the ward became lively again. Liam chatted with Madam Young, mostly about his interesting encounters abroad. The novelty of his stories made her laugh.

Emily sat quietly on the side. She seemed to always speak very little. Her beautiful eyes watched Liam as he amused Madam Young, filled with love and admiration.

For a moment, I felt a bit dazed. These two had been married for many years, but after all this time, Emily’s gaze still held love and admiration for Liam. It seemed he was truly the light of her life.

Perhaps noticing my gaze, Emily was slightly embarrassed and averted her eyes. Her cheeks were a bit flushed, and she said to me, “Are you thirsty? I’ll get you a glass of water.”

and go to the living room outside the ward to fill the water, I quickly got up and

stopped Emily as she was about to pour the water out, and shook my head while saying, Emily, I’m not thirsty.”

face still a little red. It was probably because I

“I really envy the two of you. You two are so in love.”

softly, her voice gentle and sweet. “You and Iddy have it pretty good too, since you guys can be together often. Liam is

smiled faintly. “Didn’t grandma say that once the project in Northern Ollibery is settled, Liam can return home?”

“Yes, but there’s still a lot to handle with the project over there. We don’t know when it will be completed.” After saying this,

not help but express my surprise, “Emily,

slightly, revealing a shy smile. “Yes, but it hasn’t been long. Please keep it a secret for now. Once Grandma’s health improves,

179 He Never Cared for Her

but ask, “Was it during Liam’s last

good thing. Ashley is also growing up, and adding another baby to the family will make it more lively. You should also

situation with Idris, and shifted back the conversation to

echoed from outside. Emily and I

It was not clear what had happened,