CHAPTER-24: Antonio

Helena blinked at her son’s statement. “Love?” she whispered, the word alone left a bitter taste in her mouth. She didn't want to be anywhere near this word again let alone feeling something like this again.

But her son’s interrogating eyes were making her uncomfortable. She had no other option but to lie through her teeth again. “Yes but not more than you. I will only be with him if you accept him too.”

“You lied to me about the Job, Mom,” He whispered.

“No, Liam. He gave me a job too. In fact I am joining his office from tomorrow as his personal assistant,” She clarified. “I Just…i didn't tell you about it because I wanted you to meet Evan first and get to know him. He is a good man and he…”

“Love you?” Liam asked, “Does he love you too, Mom?”

“Yes. He loves me!” Helena told him earnestly.

Liam went silent. He didn't like it, he wanted his mother to be with him only but Liam was mature enough not to stand between his mother's happiness. He was just possessive about his