Alex raised his hands in surrender, masking a smile.

“None,” he replied, forcing a serious tone, though a trace of mockery still lingered in his voice. “It’s just that… I never imagined seeing you completely undone by a woman.” He paused briefly, his eyes fixed on his friend. “And I did warn you that day would come.”

Liam narrowed his gaze.

“I don’t know why I told you any of this,” he said, his tone low and impassive.

“Because you needed to vent,” Alex replied simply, shrugging. “And because,