Liam watched her in silence, reading every word behind that inscrutable gaze of his.

“My goodness, you and Liam really are perfect for each other,” Olga said with genuine warmth. “Taking on so much responsibility at such a young age, and still talking about your work with real passion—that’s rare these days.” She paused, smiling tenderly. “Most girls your age are only thinking about having fun, but you… you’ve built something meaningful. Your parents deserve every credit, my dear. They raised y