Liam headed downstairs. He hadn't driven himself, so he hailed a cab from the curb.

As he settled into the back seat, he checked his phone. Just as he entered the guest room earlier, a new message came through.

"If you want to know the truth about that man, go back to Bensville. You'll find the clues there."

Liam didn't need to ask who the message was about. He already knew it was about Grace's so-called mysterious boyfriend.

He never liked Ed, not one bit. And now, he was determined to dig up proof- anything that would get Grace to break up with him for good.

He swung by his own place to grab his car before leaving for Bensville.

He didn't expect Andrea to be waiting for him. The moment she saw him, her eyes welled with tears.

"Liam, why are you back so late?" she questioned.

He was still irritated over what she'd pulled earlier, but seeing her forcing herself to stay awake softened him a little. He didn't want to say anything mean.

her tone to something small and careful. "I know I was wrong. She's your sister. I

the fact that she was pregnant and that Liam, no matter how angry, wouldn't cut her off completely because

enough, his expression

isn't just my sister-she's going to be your sister-in-law. Andrea,

she nodded obediently. She then said, "Okay, I understand. Let's get some


to take care of. I'll be back by Christmas Eve. Get some sleep, and don't wait up for me. Take care of yourself

and pleading. "It's almost Christmas. What could be so urgent that you have to leave now? Can't this wait

As he changed shoes, he answered bluntly, "I haven't met Grace's boyfriend yet. I'm worried

was about Grace

still hanging at her side, curled tightly into

to finally get closer to Liam and

her jaw so hard that it hurt, but she forced a

and I'll worry if you're on the road alone. Liam, I really am

something nice for Christmas Eve. I'll

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