SWNOVELS Chapter 163
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Liam was more meticulous than I'd expected. He arrived in a van and said the extra space would make Grandma more comfortable.
The van was high-end, with adjustable seats that would allow her to lie down. He carried Grandma into the car and covered her with a duvet before stepping out.
I couldn't describe the emotions I felt watching him do this. There was gratitude and guilt.
Though he was just a friend, he took such good care of my family. I feared he was offering too much, and 1 had nothing comparable to give him in return
"What's wrong?" Lian gave me a snug look with his arms crossed. "You think I'm so handsome that you're considering being my girlfriend now?
The feeling of gratitude came to an abrupt stop. I stared at him for a few seconds before pointing at his collar. "Don't you feel uncomfortable? Your shirt's on backward Liam was utterly speechless
It was almost 11:00 am by the time we got Grandma to settle into her room. I stepped out of the room after feeding her lunch.
was surprised to see Liam sitting on the couch in the living room. There were two days left to the New Year. Wasn't he returning to Napel for the holidays?
I poured two glasses of water and handed one to him. "Why are you still here? There are two days left to the New Year, and aren't you going back?"
Liam took the glass from me and sipped. "I'm not spending New Year with them."
"Huh?" I was stunned.
Lian always struck me as someone with strong family values. Despite his parents' complicated relationship, he got along with his father. Though things were strained with his mother, it was clear he cared deeply for her.
I eyed him curiously. "Aren't you going back to spend New Year's Eve with your parents?"
He nodded. "I'll stay in Yardville with you and your grandmother for New Year.
We stared at each other. For a moment, I couldn't find the right words.
Ifmally spoke after along pause, "Liam, I can take care of Grandma just fine. You should go home and spend the holiday with your parents.
Ifidgeted with the cup in my bands and felt conflicted. "I feel a lot of pressure if you're here with me and Grandma instead of with your family for dinner. It just doesn't feel right"
Liam shot me a sideways glance and set down his glass. "You've got it all wrong. I'm not staying because of you and your grandmother. It's just that I have some unfinished business with that piece of land I can't leave yet."
I felt better after listening to his explanation. Knowing that he had to work even during New Year still made me uneasy.
Ithought for a moment. "What's left to do with that land? Maybe I can handle it for you so you can go home."
"Forget it," Liam said as he stood up and paced around the living room. "You're the big boss behind the scenes. Leave the heavy lifting to me."
He then asked, pointing at the doors and windows, "shouldn't we decorate for New Year?"
Backwhen I used to spend New Year with Jack, the family butter would always handle the decorations well and add a festive air to the villa.
This was my first time planning for the New Year on my own, and all I could think about was the dinner.
Liam's reminder made me realize how much I had yet to prepare.
"I'll help with the New Year stuff since I'm spending the holidays with you guys," he offered.
"No, it's fine. I'll take care of it myself. I pulled out my phone and started adding items to my notes app to list everything I could think of. "Do you even know what you're doing?" Ham snatched my phone and pulled me toward the door. "Come one, let me show you how it's done." Belone I knew it, he'l dragged me all the way to the door.
Liam tossed ingent over my shoulders and gently pushed me toward the door. "What are you worried about? There's a caregiver."
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