Chapter 3

It was late when I returned to the mansion.

Liam was curled up on the living room sofa, asleep, still clutching the marriage certificate tightly.

Seeing this, something in my chest softened.

I walked over quietly, intending to help him to the bedroom.

But Liam woke up with a start, his hazy eyes brightening the moment he recognized me.

"You… you're back."

"Yeah." I bent down and smiled.

"If I come home late from now on, you don't have to wait up for me. Go to bed when you're tired."

After settling Liam, I returned to my study.

Just then,…