Chapter 210

Ariella Rios had too many questions, and Liam Sterling was already on high alert, answering each one carefully. Things were different now. If it ever came down to choosing sides, Ariella would definitely stand with Lucian Sterling, not him. That much he was sure of. He couldn’t see any trace of heartbreak on her face anymore. Maybe she really was happy. Maybe he was just overthinking. Neither of them spoke again. Liam focused entirely on driving, fighting the urge to glance her way. No matter how much he wanted to look at her, he resisted. It’s fine, he thought. He had a whole lifetime to see her whenever he wanted. Outside the Sterling estate, Lucian was already waiting. The moment Ariella got out of the car, he reached for her hand. “Next time you wanna visit the orphanage, just tell me. I’ll go with you. Why make someone else go out of their way?” His voice was gentle, even though he was definitely feeling a little jealous. At least he was learning not to jump to conclusions—that wa