In a remarkably lighthearted mood, Liam Livingston found himself unable to refuse Serena’s sudden culinary ambition. He steered the SUV toward a bustling farmers' market located just a few miles from the Star of Haven villa. The atmosphere was a vibrant tapestry of local commerce, a sharp contrast to the sterile boardrooms where the Montgomerys usually conducted their business.
"Pick up what you need and wait for me by the north entrance," Liam said, a genuine smile tugging at his lips. "I’ll drop her off and double back to pick you up in twenty minutes."
Serena nodded, offering a few parting words to Chloe Chase before stepping out of the vehicle and disappearing into the crowd of shoppers. As the door clicked shut, the air inside the car changed. Without Serena’s grounding presence, Ch
