Nico's face was full of confusion. "Edmond, don't you think you're complicating things by doing this? Liana is not unreasonable. You should know that very well by now."

"Of course, I know, but don't forget how Pete treated her. She's very sensitive about this issue and doesn't trust anyone. I don't want her to misunderstand and think that I'm the same as Pete. Besides, telling her this will only make her more worried and upset."

Ever since Liana's mother passed ...