Sitting comfortably in the plush seats of the private jet, I watched Liam as he scrolled through his phone, a hint of a smile playing on his lips. The hum of the engines filled the background, creating a cocoon of privacy that felt surprisingly intimate.

"So," I started, unable to contain my curiosity, "what's the verdict from the parentals?"

Liam looked up, his eyes meeting mine. "Well, believe it or not, they were impressed. My mother texted, saying you were 'a breath of fresh ...