"Why didn't you say anything?"
Martha still harbored some resentment toward Liam for keeping silent about this matter, feeling a pang of guilt for having neglected him while preoccupied with Wyatt's affairs. After all these years married into the Lambert family, she'd devoted herself wholeheartedly to caring for Liam. Her affection was genuine, yet now she suddenly sensed he'd never truly accepted her as his mother.
"Nothing worth discussing."
Liam detected the note of disappointment in Martha's voice, but expressing emotions wasn't his forte. He merely glanced at her before delivering this line with characteristic detachment.
A brief silence fell between them, punctuated only by the baby's giggles. Martha's mood improved somewhat. She understood Liam's reasons for seeking a surrogate—
