Ella's heart pounded loudly in her chest as the words finally escaped her lips. The air in the room seemed to grow heavier as Liam stood there, frozen in place, his face a storm of emotions. She could see the shock, the disbelief, the anger in his eyes, and it tore at her soul.
Tears welled up in Ella's eyes, and she felt a deep sense of regret washing over her. She wished she had told him sooner, but fear and uncertainty had held her back. She had tried to find the right moment, and now, standing before Liam, she couldn't help but feel the weight of her deception.
"I'm so sorry, Liam," Ella whispered, her voice quivering. "I should have told you after we reconnected."
Liam remained silent, still processing the revelation. Ella could see the thoughts racing through his mind, the questio
