Juniper's Pov
My heart is pounding as I step into the house, the cool air inside doing little to calm the storm raging in my chest. Theodore’s words echo in my mind, sharp and cutting, leaving me reeling. He knows. He had overheard everything.
I scan the room quickly, searching for Liam. When I spot him leaning against the kitchen counter, casually sipping from a glass of water, I waste no time. I walk over, grab his arm, and pull him to the side where we can speak without being overheard.
“Liam,” I begin, my voice low but urgent. “We have a problem.”
He raises an eyebrow at me, his expression calm but curious. “What’s going on?”
“Theodore,” I say, glancing around to make sure no one else is nearby, “He overheard us by the pool. He knows we’re not really dating.”
For a moment, Liam d
