Lylia smiled. "Leaving so soon? There's still so much food left."

Julian said, "Wait, I have something to say to you."

Liam replied, "If you want to ask me to move back in with you, you can forget it. I have my own life now. This will be our last time meeting. We won't cross paths again." Liam's words were cold and decisive, leaving no room for negotiation.

Liam helped Blake take the coat draped over the back of the chair. Everyone stood up. Blake looked at them with a hesitant expression. Wh