‘ll say it one last time.”
“We were never married, and Danny isn’t
mine.
We are nothing.”
Liam frowned, trying to convince me.
“We can get married now.
I’ll give you my name.
Clint put his arm around me, pulling me away.
“We don’t need you. I’ll give her my name.”
Clint rushed me away. Liam scowled.
I pulled away from Clint.
“I don’t have time for love.”
Clint moved close, and I jumped.
He looked sad.
“I forgot. You’re focused on your career.”
I left, running home.
I couldn’t bear the thought of ruining our
relationship.
That night, Liam was on my doorstep, drunk.
“Liv, let me in.
I messed up. I just want you.”
Liam wasn’t working, and his father was
angry.
angry.
His father kicked him out, focusing on his
illegitimate son.
Liam was on my doorstep, ranting..
The neighbors texted me, telling me to be
quiet.
I opened the door, and Liam grabbed me.
“Please, give me another chance.”
Liam was breathing heavily, and I pushed him
away.
“Leave me alone!”
I screamed, “Did you enjoy hurting me?
Do you want me to die?”
Liam stopped, his face turning pale.
“Don’t die. I’ll leave you alone.”
Liam stumbled towards the stairs, falling,
hitting his head.
He looked at me, then ran.
Liam watched me from a distance, hiding
when I saw him.
I started practicing the piano, every day.
Clint visited, bringing me snacks.
I played a song, and he applauded.
I played a song, and he applauded.
“You’re doing well.”
I looked at him, feeling my fingers come alive.
“Thanks to Chad. I wouldn’t be playing
without him.”
I practiced, but I wasn’t improving fast.
Clint asked me to perform with him.
I stood on stage, remembering how it felt.
The crowd cheered, and I cried.
I saw Liam in the corner, holding Danny.
That night, I got a text.
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I saw Liam in the corner, holding Danny.
That night, I got a text.
“Liv, I won’t bother you again.
You look beautiful when you play. Danny said
you’re the best mom.”
I deleted the message, and blocked the
number.
Liam and Danny were gone.
And I could chase my dreams, no matter
what.
