Chapter 17

Ivan jumped up at Stephanie's words, his eyes wide in disbelief. "You broke up with Liam only a few days ago, and you're already out on a blind date? You..." Stephanie stepped back, distancing herself from Liam before glancing at Ivan. She sounded indifferent. "We're done. Whether I go on dates had nothing to do with either of you." Liam stared at his empty hand, swallowing hard like he wanted to say something. He turned to her, his eyes filled with sorrow. "You said you wanted to get married—shouldn't that be with me?" Stephanie gave a half-smile, her tone breezy. "Sorry, but I don't do second chances with exes." Liam's expression shifted instantly at her words. Ivan didn't see that coming and jumped to Liam's defense. "Liam didn't do anything wrong. Why'd you dump him out of the blue? And now you're jumping right into blind dates like it's nothing. "Haven't you loved Liam for years? Why would you do something so ridiculous?" "Out of the blue", "jumping right into blind dates",