Chapter Nineteen
LIAM
The shift in Maddie’s and my relationship happened so fast, I’m still trying to grasp it. From confessing my marriage to Victoria was arranged to finding Maddie in my room with the picture that changed everything, I refused to let her slip through my fingers again. As much as I should keep her at arm’s length, I can’t stay away anymore. Protecting her from the O’Learys is my top priority, so we’ll have to keep up the façade of just being friends and roommates.
Even though Maddie is five years younger than I am, she holds more compassion and maturity than people much older. Her kindness toward people knows no bounds, and it’s something I’ve always loved about her. It’s why even when she probably wanted to punch Victoria in the face, she held herself together and con
