The atmosphere inside Liam's Range Rover was thick with unresolved tension as they sat parked outside Violet's house. The police had already left, having been informed by Liam that he had found her safe and sound. But the wounds inflicted by the revealed secrets seemed to create an impenetrable barrier between them.
Liam glanced at Violet out of the corner of his eye, observing her distant gaze and the guarded posture she maintained. It had been a long journey back to her house, yet they hadn't exchanged a single word. The weight of unspoken words hung heavy in the air, suffocating any chance of reconciliation.
Taking a deep breath, Liam finally mustered the courage to break the deafening silence. "Violet," he said softly, his voice betraying a mix of apprehension and concern. "We need t
