Faux Vows, True Desires

Liam was about to speak, but he remembered that Stefan took after their mother's last name. Any argument he could make about whether a child should take the father's or mother's surname would be pointless in front of Stefan.

So, he changed his approach. With a bitter smile, he said, "Stefan, let's not worry about the child issue for now. It's not as if I'm going to become a father right away. I just want to marry her. I know she has feelings for me too. She was the one who made the move that night."

That was the night they returned from the club. He was furious, but she suddenly flirted with him.

Liam had always been secretly in love with her. Even without any provocation, they were like a tinderbox ready to ignite.

They had known each other since childhood, like two peas in a pod. Liam knew Tiffany's character very well.

She wouldn't have flirted with him if Tiffany didn't love him. Now, she was living in his house, effectively sharing a home with him. Although she was straightforward and didn't care about what others said, he didn't want her to suffer any indignities.

Since they were already living like a married couple, he wanted to marry her and fulfill his responsibilities as a man.

But, to his surprise, she refused his proposal.

Now, Liam was confused. Wouldn't it be better for them to be married and live together legally rather than the way they were now?

In the eyes of both the Anderson and Paisley families, they were already a couple.

Whenever his grandparents saw Tiffany, their eyes would soften as if they were looking at their granddaughter-in-law.

Seeing his cousin's confusion, Stefan struggled with whether to tell him the truth.

called out as he walked in. Seeing Liam's frustrated expression, Eric asked, "Liam, what's wrong? Got a problem? Please share it with us. Maybe we can help." Noticing the pillow on the couch, Eric

own house," Liam snapped, annoyed at being called

however, was not fazed. He continued to tease Liam, "Still troubled about proposing, huh? You really don't

all smug, "I'm smarter than you, Liam. I understand women. Even if I can't guess exactly what she's thinking, I'm usually in the ballpark." Liam scoffed, "You don't even have a girlfriend, and yet you claim to understand women. What do you think Tiffany is

now. I'll think about it at

would be next in line. He didn't even

were just boasting," Liam

chuckled and said goodnight to his

nothing but food," Liam grumbled, disappointed that Eric had raised his hopes only to

he doesn't want to tell you," Stefan

Is he even my brother? Can he bear to see me not getting

simply smiled, "That's the price of

that?

considered themselves the

to marry, the elders followed the order of their

remain silent, Liam suddenly realized what he meant. He immediately started cursing Eric, "That little guy thinks he can escape by using me as a shield. Tomorrow, I will suggest to our grandparents that we host a party and invite all the

how Eric used him as

next party will be for grandma's birthday

Let's see who can escape

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