Chapter 220

Wendy's anxiety and fear slowly faded under Liam's calming words and actions. She looked at him with teary eyes. "Thank you, Liam. You saved me." If he hadn't shown up in time, she would've already died at the hands of those two, and in the worst possible way. Liam reached out and gently wiped away her falling tears. An explanation hovered on the tip of his tongue, but it never came out. He felt a brief surge of anger, not toward Wendy, but because she only felt gratitude for him. That wasn't what he wanted. What he valued most was the way she gazed at him, filled with trust and warmth. If a lie could earn him that look, then this time, Liam chose to be the one who hid the truth. He smiled. "So silly." The hint of intimacy in the air hadn't yet had a chance to settle when Liam let go of her hand and stood up. "You should rest. I need to head over and keep an eye on Ms. Hurst." Remembering Margaret's surgery, Wendy asked, "Was the operation postponed, or did you do it? How is Ms