After She's Terminal The Alpha Regrets (Elaine and Lucas) novel Chapter 88

Chapter 88

Chapter 88

Elaine went quiet.

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She didn’t rightly know what to say to that. Of course, she knew Liam liked her, and she’d be lying if she said she hadn’t thought about it, but…

But actually confronting the idea of it was different than just thinking about it. Especially given the circumstances Elaine found herself in. Ones that wouldn’t allow for anything lasting.

The silence stretched.

Nancy didn’t seem to mind at all, simply letting what she said settle. Liam seemed appalled.

“I…” Elaine began, then trailed off. She suddenly stood up. “Excuse me a moment. I need to use the restroom.

It was a flimsy excuse at best but she turned and quickly headed toward the back of the restaurant. Liam watched

before turning his focus solely to his mother. He leaned against the table. Stared.

her go

Nancy met his gaze with a calm one of her own. “What?”

“Why did you say that?” he asked, slightly appalled. He thought this dinner was supposed to be to tell Elaine why they’d kept Nancy’s identity a secret, not for the sake of her telling Elaine she wanted them to be together.

Nancy smiled faintly. “Because it is true. Liam, you talk of that girl every night when you come home. I’m just helping you two along. She obviously likes you as well. Wouldn’t keep you around if she didn’t.”

Liam groaned, scrubbing his hands over his face. “Mom, that’s not…no.” He looked at her. “That isn’t helping. This isn’t helping.”

“You want her, don’t you?”

“Well…I…” Liam’s face reddened. “That’s not exactly something I thought I’d be talking about with you.”

“Come on. She’s the first girl who has you acting on your best behavior. I don’t think you’ve even looked at another woman since you met her. Don’t deny it, I know when you’re lying. I raised you.”

Liam couldn’t suppress the smirk that tugged his lips. “That you did.”