Chapter 11“I have an hour free for lunch,” he said, enthusiastically. “Do you want to grab something to eat?”
I felt guilty from being away from Dad for too long, but meeting Liam at the corner coffee shop near the college campus was a reprieve.
I caved. “Yes, it’d be a nice to see you. But I can’t stay long. If the hospital calls…”
“I understand.”
I waited outside the cozy café for ten minutes, until Liam arrived on foot, turning the corner and heading in the direction of the small eatery. I stepped out into the balmy afternoon, and waved across the street, joining him on the sidewalk. My heartbeat quickened when he held the door open for me and we entered the college hangout. Loud, lively voices from other hungry patrons filled the room.
“I’m glad you came,” he said, his voice dripp
