Liam’s POV
"Isn’t this amazing? We look like the perfect couple," Ashley said, her voice dripping with artificial sweetness as she wrapped her arms tightly around mine, leaning her entire weight against me.
"Don’t push it," I said, my tone incredibly harsh as we navigated our way through the crowded, lavish party. Dozens of eyes turned to watch us pass. "Let go of my hand. We don’t have to keep holding hands."
With a sharp jerk, I freed my fingers from her suffocating grip.
"What the hell are you doing, Liam?" she hissed under her breath, a tight, forced smile plastered on her face for the onlookers. "We are supposed to be showing everyone how in love we are. You can’t just let go of my hand."
She aggressively reached back out and snatched my hand again. I let out a heavy, defeated si
