Maya’s POVThe smell of food filled the hallway when I stepped out of the elevator. My body still ached from Mr Havisham and the hard day. Tears from Chloe’s shocked face stayed fresh in my eyes. I felt dirty and broken. Then Liam opened his apartment door. He wore a simple black shirt with sleeves rolled up. His dark messy hair looked soft. He smiled when he saw me.“Come inside,” he said gently. “I cooked for you. You need to eat something good tonight.”The table had warm rice, chicken, and vegetables. Soft lights made everything look nice. I sat down. Liam served me a big plate. We ate quietly at first. Every bite felt warm in my stomach. He watched me with kind eyes.“You look tired,” he said. “Let me take care of you tonight.”After dinner he cleared the plates. Then he lifted me easily and sat me on the clean kitchen counter. My legs hung down. He stood between them and kissed me slow and deep, his mouth tasted like the food we just ate. My hands moved to his shoulders. The kis
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