"I was in the area and I passed to see you. And who is this charming young lady?" Liam’s mother said, watching them like a hawk.
Liam regained his composure quickly, flashing his signature charismatic smile. "Mother, this is Ella. Ella, meet my mother, Isabella."
Ella extended a hand and greeted Liam's mother with a polite smile, feeling a bit self-conscious and underdressed in her jeans and white shirt, under her scrutiny. "It's a pleasure to meet you, Mrs. Steel."
Isabella's expression softened as she shook Ella's hand. "Non-sense, call me Isabella. It is a pleasure to meet you dear."
"Thank you, likewise." Ella replied, her nerves gradually subsiding.
Liam added, "We were about to go out. I'll give you a call later if it is OK with you. Or was it something important?"
"Don’t worry
