By the time Liam and I returned to the ballroom, people had already started treating me like his girlfriend without anyone actually saying it out loud.
The party was in full swing now, and right then, Quinn's mother officially introduced Maya to the guests.
Maya stepped onto the stage in a floor-length white dress that made her look polished and untouchable, like she belonged under the glow of the chandeliers more than anyone else in the room. Her hair was swept into an elegant updo, and when she smiled lightly at the crowd, the entire atmosphere shifted with her.
Quinn was standing below the stage.
Honestly, I thought she'd lose it after seeing Maya in person. At the very least, I expected her to storm off in a bad mood.
But she didn't.
She stayed exactly where she was, quiet and st
