Maxine's POV

Liam returned injured, and despite the anger and resentment I harbored towards him, I couldn’t ignore the part of me that cared. Seeing him vulnerable and in pain stirred something deep within me. I pushed aside my feelings and focused on nursing him back to health.

Every morning, I would wake up early to prepare his meals. I made sure to include nutritious ingredients that would aid his recovery. I would brew herbal teas, known for their healing properties, and make sure ...