Emily's POV
It was lunchtime, and I was sitting at my desk, trying to regain my composure. Then, I heard the door open and saw Liam's smiling face in the doorway. But as soon as he saw my tear-streaked face, his smile disappeared.
"What happened?" he asked, concern in his voice.
I wanted to tell Liam everything, from how Williams had broken my heart to how I ended up in this position due to the proxy marriage. But I stopped myself, remembering Ethan's warning not to tell anyone about the arrangement. I felt torn between wanting to confide in Liam and wanting to obey Ethan's wishes. I didn't know what to do, and I just sat there, silent and unsure. Liam's concerned expression turned to confusion, and I knew I had to say something.
"My grandma is sick," I blurted out, not thinking about the consequences of my lie.
