Chapter 320: Chapter 318: Soul Unsettled [3rd Update]
However, Liam Spencer looked at the girl’s timid expression, glanced at her indifferently, and said, "You have a crush on someone else’s husband, yet you dare to come when they invite you to dinner. Aren’t you afraid they’ll poison you?"
Maya Spencer saw Liam’s indifferent attitude and felt that he was different from before. It seemed he could face her secret love for Lillian Morris now, and the Liam without paranoia and rage made Maya less averse.
So, she took a deep breath and asked softly, "What do we do now? Are we just going to watch Sister and Brother Morris divorce?"
Listening to Maya’s worries, Liam pinched her neck and said, "Other people’s divorce is their business; just don’t run away with Lillian Morris."
Maya swallowed hard at Liam’s reminder and responded with a soft "Hmm," though she had honestly never thought about running away.
The man suddenly halted, and with the large hand on her neck, gently turned her around to face him and look directly into his eyes.
He stared seriously at Maya’s small face and said solemnly, "Maya, don’t go with him, don’t make me angry."
Maya looked at the man’s serious expression, gazed into his helpless and anxious eyes, and held her breath.
From Liam’s eyes, she seemed to see deep feelings, his reluctance to let her go, his hurt and helplessness.
This side of Liam made her feel so vulnerable, as if one more stimulus would make him collapse.
She stared straight into his eyes and vaguely noticed that beyond his obsession and possessiveness, he seemed to have real feelings for her.
Thinking of this, Maya was frightened and quickly averted her gaze, raised her right hand to remove his hand from her neck, walked away hastily, and said in a fluster, "I know."
The man looked at her panicked evasiveness, dimmed with disappointment, thinking she was just being perfunctory, when actually Maya merely thought of something that embarrassed her.
Despite Liam’s disappointment, he caught up with Maya, took her small hand, and led her out of the restaurant.
Not far from the table, Jane Spencer looked at the two with amicable relations and let out a cold smile. She wondered what Lillian would do after getting the divorce. Did he think he could be with Maya? Liam, her brother, was more overbearing than anyone, and he would never let Maya go unless she was dead.
On the way back, Maya sat in the passenger seat, constantly recalling Liam’s expressions when he spoke to her earlier. This version of Liam felt so unfamiliar, leaving her confused, and sharing a space with him was awkward with no escape, as her sidelong glances constantly landed on him.
Next to her, Liam noticed the girl’s furtive glances, feeling she kept sneaking peeks at him today. After observing quietly for a while, he was certain she was indeed stealing glances, with unspeakable emotion and embarrassment in her eyes.
Then he reached out his right hand, patted her head, and said, "If you want to look, then look openly; no one’s stopping you."
"I didn’t!" Maya immediately denied, further proving her guilty conscience.
What surprised her most was that Liam wasn’t angry and didn’t blame her, which made Maya’s mind wander more, as he wasn’t following the usual script.
At night, lying in bed, her mind was still pondering Liam, questioning what he intended to do, why he acted differently today.
When Liam finished his shower and saw Maya still tossing around in bed, he let out a long sigh, expressing helplessness.
Ever since they met big sister today, learning about Lillian’s impending divorce, Maya had been absent-minded, lost in her thoughts.
Her condition worried him, fearing she’d consider being with Lillian, fearing she’d contemplate ways to distance herself from him.
Despite many suspicions and unhappiness in his heart, Liam kept these doubts to himself and didn’t interrogate Maya. Instead, he cheerfully approached the bed, sat beside her, and patted her bottom, asking, "Thinking about something?"
Listening to the man’s question, Maya raised her eyes to glance at him, then turned away, facing her back to him, saying, "No."
Evidently, she was avoiding him again.
Looking at the girl’s back, Liam involuntarily swallowed, feeling his throat aching. His emotions were truly affected by Maya.
But thinking of her episode days ago and knowing she was pregnant with his child, he took a deep breath, suppressing his displeasure, and lay down behind Maya, gently embracing her.
His large hand gently caressed her belly, hoping to awaken her clarity and make her realize they couldn’t be separated in this lifetime, and that she was pregnant with his baby. He wanted her to face reality and stop struggling aimlessly. He would never let her go to anyone else, much less to Lillian Morris.
In Liam’s embrace, Maya felt the warmth of his hand and bit her lower lip, shifting her body slightly forward to keep some distance from him.
Seeing her small movement, the man slightly tightened his hold, pulling her back into his embrace. Then he said softly, "Maya, stop dwelling on it, you can’t escape."
Listening to the man’s warning, Maya felt a bit helpless as she knew he was overthinking and misunderstood again.
So she turned her head, looked into his eyes, and said helplessly, "I never thought about running."
The man looked at her clear eyes and assured tone, slightly raised the corner of his mouth, and smiled.
Until Maya felt breathless, turned around, and put two small hands against his chest, only then he reluctantly let her go, resting his forehead against hers, asking, "Maya, what are you thinking?"
Liam was very curious about what thoughts swirled in Maya’s head. Since she wasn’t thinking of escaping, what was the reason for tossing around in bed for so long?
Liam’s tenderness made Maya increasingly embarrassed, feeling more and more that he might like her.
Seeing his intense gaze and feeling the warmth of his skin against hers made Maya’s heart speed up uncontrollably. She wanted to push him away, even afraid to lift her eyes to meet his gaze.
So, after a moment of hesitation, she took a deep breath, sneakily glanced at him twice, and said, "I’m not used to you being like this."
Liam was at a loss for words hearing the girl’s honesty. Indeed, since he and Maya met, they hadn’t spent peaceful days together. The extent of their arguments was earth-shattering, and the current atmosphere did not suit them.
But seeing Maya ’deranged,’ Liam was unable to be harsh with her. Despite having grievances with her, he no longer wanted to hurt her.