Semua Bab Her Exodus, His Regret. : Bab 21 - Bab 24

22. Coffees and confessions. Morning spilled over St Rita's Medicals in a wash of pale gold. Dahlia was discharged shortly after, only to find Liam waiting— familiar in face, unfamiliar in intent. Liam raised the two cups of coffee in his hands in a toast, that warm smile that was perfectly practiced resting on his lips. He was dressed in athleisure— a black sweatpants and grey hoodie. He gave the right vibe perfect for the morning. Dahlia's eyes narrowed. "What are you doing here?" The question came cold, intended. "I heard someone was being discharged today" Liam said as he walked up to her. He handed her a cuppa but Dahlia only eyed him. She busied herself with her hair, tying it effortlessly into a rough bun. "I can go by myself" Dahlia said. Liam placed the coffees on the bedside table. Dahlia didn't mind him and reached for her handbag but he beat her to it, slinging it over his shoulder. Dahlia glared at him. "Mr Liam, what do you think you're doing?" She bristled. "Fin

24. Born from his ashes.The table was set to perfection— close to the floor to ceiling window, crystal, silver warm lighting bending across the polished wood alongside the soft rays of the night stars that bled through the wall glass. However, the silence was anything but elegant. It was tight. Calculating. Precise. The kind that made every breathing feel like it might tip something over. Dahlia walked into the room, the eyes of her guests following her every move. Lucien leaned into his seat, eyes locked on her like a predator. The green draped on her like sin itself— a shadow latched like a second skin. Sasha noticed. Hands tightened on her clutch. She grabbed a glass of water. "Good evening my esteemed guests. Sorry to have kept you waiting" Dahlia said, once she reached the table. She took a seat at the head of the table, like an empress watching her subjects. She looked everything regal. "If I didn't know any better, I would say you had a surprise for my fiance and I" Sasha