Chapter 78. Started to Blossom

This little troublemaker is way too tempting, even while she's asleep. Despite his thoughts running wild, he kept a calm exterior.

"Hang in there; we'll be home soon."

Emerald, her eyes closed, might have murmured a soft "hmm" from her throat—gentle and kitten-like. Liam focused hard on driving, nearly slamming the brakes when he heard Alaric's unexpectedly tender voice.

Is this really Mr. Corrigan? Could I be possessed by some evil spirits?

Liam glanced at the rearview mirror, catching a glimpse of Alaric leaning over with his eyes lowered. Though he couldn't make out the full expression, Alaric's usually tight jawline looked softer, and there was even a hint of a smile tugging at the corners of his mouth.

Oh my god, Mr. Corrigan is smiling so gently… so dotingly. He looks like a proud father seeing his daughter for the first time, his gaze full of warmth and kindness. As Liam thought that, Alaric suddenly looked up, their eyes meeting in the mirror. Liam qui