Liam Livingston felt a sudden rush of warmth radiating from his chest as he followed Serena Montgomery back into their bedroom. It wasn't just the residual effects of the Experimental Stem Cells that were currently knitting his muscles into something far denser and more resilient than any average man; it was the quiet realization that Serena had finally, for the first time in their marriage, chosen his side over her mother’s relentless nagging.
"Next time, try to show some initiative, Liam," Serena said, her voice a mix of lingering exhaustion and a new, sharp clarity. She began unpacking the shopping bags she had brought home from the mall, carefully laying out high-end silk dresses and tailored blazers. "And if you’re going to be lazy and skip making dinner, just admit it. Don't go maki
