Chapter 156

Thanks to Trisha's help, Liliana didn't have to share a bed with Wilson for now. But she didn't sleep a wink all night—every time she shut her eyes, Ethan' face kept popping into her head. By the time morning rolled around, she was alone in bed. Trisha was an early riser and had already gone out for her morning run. Wilson had a packed schedule—he stopped by the bedroom to check on her before heading out to work. Now the whole place was quiet, just Liliana sipping on some oatmeal when her phone suddenly rang. Mia was calling. Liliana had been meaning to thank her properly. She had always treated Mia like a blood sister—warm and close. "Mia, I really appreciate what you did. Are you free this afternoon? I'd love to take you shopping and grab some clothes together," Liliana said, genuinely wanting to show her gratitude. But Mia didn't say a word. That sudden silence hit different, and Liliana put her spoon down, sensing something wasn't right. "What's wrong?" she asked, uneasy. Mia had a