Chapter 165: It's Impossible Between Us

I watched Liam's figure disappear down the hall. My mom's eyes narrowed as she turned on me, her voice sharp. "So that's the kind of people you hang out with now? What's his deal?" "Mom, don't talk about him like that. He stayed with me all afternoon and made sure I was okay." The edge in her tone burned. Liam had been there, checking on me, while my own mother hadn't even asked how I felt. If I said that didn't sting, I'd be lying. I'm not perfect. When your mom can't show a little care, it leaves a mark. "Stayed with you all afternoon? What does that mean? Are you two dating now?" Her brow pinched, her voice like a whip. "No. We're just friends. You're reading way too much into it. He's younger than me anyway. He's not my boyfriend." I didn't know why this was suddenly her business, but I kept my voice calm. "You're not getting any younger either. It's time to find someone and settle down. And don't think your father and I forgot about what happened with Julian Shepherd. That mess st