Liam's POVWalking beside Annalise, she explains how it would be if we didn't get the real culprit, saying there's a probability that something else might happen again even though she had moved from the mansion. I was about to reply to her when we heard a call, “Liam! Liam!” I turned to Mia walking towards us, her eyes filled with rage like she could kill anyone who stood in her way. I didn't want to stop for her but Annalise did so I had to as well. “Mia” “I wasn't talking to you, so go away,” Mia spat immediately after Anna called. “I was only wondering why you're on this wing of the hospital. Hope it's not to visit my family. Go home if that's the reason why because we don't want to see you” “For your information,” Mia began, placing her hands on her hips, “I am from the Smith family so I can come to any part of the hospital I want!” Annalise chuckled as she shook her head, “That's so funny, Mia. I mean, you're telling the heir and sole owner of the hospital that you can co

Annalise's POV."C'mon Mom, you don't have to act haughty now, the house felt empty without you or grandma, just accept my invitation, please Mom," I pleaded, trying hard not to sound like some desperate chick, but I was so freaking desperate at that moment.Convincing Mom to do something had always been a Herculean task. Convincing Grandma J. would have been super easy. I knew once Mom accepted to do something, Grandma J. would definitely affirm it. That's just how my little family worked."I am not being haughty. Mom and I were very comfortable in our little cottage, away from the bustling and rustling of the city. Once we were discharged, we were going back," Mom said stubbornly, and I blinked back some feigned tears."Speak for yourself, sweetie," I heard Grandma J. say, and my eyes lit up in excitement because of what she just said."Mom, you should stop accepting invitations from her and stop granting everything she always wants; you're just spoiling her," Mom complained, and I

Annalise's POVAs Liam opened the car door for me to step down, I couldn't help but feel a surge of anxiety. Liam had refused to tell me what the meeting would be about, and I hated it more than anything when I am getting into something I had no idea about. No matter how hard I tried to persuade him to talk to me, he would just give me a charming smile and ask me to calm down.Liam extended his hand, and I grabbed it, trying hard not to squeeze his hand because of the pressure I was feeling."Don't worry, you'll be fine, baby," he assured me, and I managed to force a smile as he led me towards the meeting place.Upon arrival, I frowned as we exchanged greetings with everyone present. My father, grandma, and step-family were there, along with Liam's mother and uncle."My, you're looking beautiful. I'm so sorry about what happened to your family, darling," Liam's mother said with a smile, and I just nodded before we all took our seats.Liam cleared his throat, drawing everyone's attenti

Annalise's POVI went home after the meeting, although Liam insisted on dropping me at home, I quickly refused. I knew whatever happened at the meeting today had only intensified Mia's hatered for me. I wasn't scared of them if they came to me head-on, but involving the people I loved was a wrong move.Until now, I still felt the guilt swell up in my chest. I didn't know what I would have done if something had happened to my family. I had considered them the only family I had until I met the Smiths.As for Liam, I really wished he would have told me before he made such a move by organizing a family meeting. But what authority… There wasn't much difference between his actions with Grandma. It was exactly this morning that Liam and Mia met. He was quick to organize a meeting with busy people, yet everyone showed up, including father, who happened to be really busy.Getting into the house, I paused and looked around the mansion. It was well-built and just so classy, but I wasn't used to

Liam's POVIt was just a friendly dinner, I had said to Annalise, but deep down, I knew it wasn't just one. I was enthusiastic about it; I couldn't concentrate in the office work and I didn't even bother to try. Everyone could notice my bright mood today, and I didn't bother to explain it to anyone, not even my best friend, Nathaniel, who had come to the office earlier on.I knew I shouldn't have call her at that time, but I couldn't help myself. Hearing her voice also made me wait in anticipation for this dinner.With a hushed voice, she had explained it was still 10 am, and I could guess that she was speaking that way because she was with her family. I wish I was there to tease her with both grandma's backing me up.After the call, I had called to ask about the reservation I made at the restaurant. I didn't want Annalise to back out, so I decided not to reserve the entire place for just the both of us. I know her too well to know that she won't be pleased. Unlike other girls, she's