Chapter Eighty-four

Chloe walked into the bustling restaurant, her eyes scanning the room for Liam. She finally spotted him sitting at a corner table, his gaze downcast as he stared at the wooden surface in front of him. She could tell that something was off, that Liam was not himself today. She made her way over to him, her heels clicking against the tiled floor as she approached.

"Liam," she said softly, taking a seat across from him. "Is everything okay?"

He gave her a brief answer, but she could tell that he was holding something back. Chloe probed a bit more, asking him why he seemed so down. His response was unexpected, and Chloe's eyes widened in shock as he uttered the words.

"Samatha is dead," he said, his voice barely above a whisper.

Chloe gasped, her hand flying to her mouth as she struggled to comprehend the news. She had known Samatha, had seen her at parties and social events. She had always seemed so full of life, so vibrant and alive. And now, she was gone.

"Oh my God," Chloe said, her v