Chapter 169: Arthur with Another Woman

Half the day crawled by before the IV drip was finally done. Liam was still sitting there like a permanent fixture. "Um, I'm getting discharged soon. You should probably head out first." I tried to sound casual, but truthfully, it felt weird having him here this long. Too close. Too… intimate. "I'll take you home," Liam said simply, like it wasn't up for debate. "You shouldn't push yourself." I shook my head immediately. "No need. I'll grab the subway. It's close. You've already done more than enough the past two days." What I didn't say was that I couldn't let him drive me back. The place I was staying now wasn't some random apartment. It was Arthur's villa. Arthur, the man every magazine in L.A. wanted on their cover. If Liam showed up there? Disaster. "This is the second time you've turned me down." Liam's brows pulled together, his voice quieter this time. "What, afraid I'll find out where you live?" "Of course not." My voice came out softer, almost guilty. "I just feel like I've a