Having not seen me all night, Liam hadn't slept a wink out of worry. He only breathed a sigh of relief when he saw me walk through the door safe and sound.
"You look terrible. Where were you all night? I was this close to calling the police."
I looked at him, filled with guilt. "I'm so sorry. I dragged you down and got you fired. I went to make peace with Lucas Hayes, but I couldn't even sort it out for you, and I ended up ruining my own health instead."
Liam gave a gentle smile, trying to comfort me. "I thought it was something serious. It's just a job, it doesn't matter. As long as I have the skills, I can make a living anywhere."
He was always so gentle and understanding, healing all my inner turmoil and sadness.
Meeting such a gentle, dear friend in the final chapter of my life wa
