Spoiled By My Overprotective Brothers
“That’s exactly what I came to tell you — don’t stop doing that. Don’t let him make you small in the name of protection. He needs to learn how to love without caging what he loves.”
Liana let out a slow breath. “You sound like you know how that feels.”
“I do,” Aria said simply. “I’ve spent years standing beside a man who believes control equals care.”
Silence filled the studio again, heavy with mutual understanding.
Finally, Aria stepped closer to one of the mannequins — a dress half-finished, draped in silver silk. She brushed the fabric gently, eyes lighting up. “Is this new?”
“Yes,” Liana said, smiling with relief at the shift in tone. “It’s part of my winter collection. I’m still decidin