Chapter 17: Crossed Lines

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Liam’s POV "What are you doing?!" Aria’s voice was sharp, cutting through the quiet room as she stood up from her chair, her eyes narrowing at me. I didn’t flinch, keeping my tone calm. "We’re still married. What’s the problem?" Aria scoffed, her hands flying to her hips in a dramatic gesture. "You just don’t want to lose your free babysitter! You already had a child with Sophia. This only makes you look like a complete jerk!" Before I could respond, my assistant, who had been standing awkwardly by the door, shifted uncomfortably. He fidgeted with his tie, his eyes darting between us, clearly unsure if he should intervene. After what seemed like an internal debate, he cleared his throat. "Actually, Sophia is—" I cut him off with a quick wave of my hand and a sharp glare. He stopped

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