Evening Visit
That evening, I returned to the restaurant. The atmosphere was buzzing, and this time, Liam led me around.
“How’s everything tonight?” I asked him, noting the upbeat vibe. “Pretty smooth,” Liam replied. He seemed more relaxed now, joining in a conversation with a couple of waiters.
As we walked past the bustling staff, I noticed Lily out of the corner of my eye. This time, her posture was more defensive.