Chapter 60

Sebastian brought in the best specialists for Liam's treatment. The Collins family had their reservations, but given how the Collins and Richards families were tightly connected, and now with Mr. Harmon in the mix, no one wanted to make things ugly. Even so, Liam's ear condition hadn't improved much, and Elaria was still carrying her own emotional scars. Throughout Liam's tough recovery, Elaria stayed by his side. Before every arm operation, she would fold him a paper airplane- From the window of his VIP room, they could see the stars scattered in the night sky. Elaria folded a plane, placed it in her palm. Liam took it gently, standing quietly beside her, looking out at the city lights. After a moment, he broke the silence. "Back then, Selene thought I was basically a robot-zero emotions, no interest in anything. Now I get it, I'm not like that. I've got feelings too, impulses like anyone else." "I can still hear out of one ear. It's manageable." "Half my hearing, for your life? Total