CEO’S CONTRACT MARRIAGE
With a shaky exhale, she steeled herself, pressing the phone to her ear as she fought to steady her voice.
"Hi, Mom," Liana managed, her tone strained but hopeful that she could disguise the turmoil that raged inside.
"Hi, sweetheart," her mother replied, her voice soft and soothing. "How are you? Are you enjoying your day with Tony?”
Liana swallowed hard, struggling to suppress the surge of emotion that threatened to overwhelm her.
"Yeah, he iss… taking care of me, mom" she lied, the words feeling like lead weights on her tongue.
There was a brief pause, and then, "Are you sure you're alright, Liana?" her mother pressed, her tone laced with concern. "You sound a bit...off."