Chapter 105

EMILIA

There’s a beat.

Then all hell breaks loose.

“What?” Tuli snaps, voice cutting like glass.

“What the fuck are you talking about?” Seth shouts, already stepping forward like he needs to physically shake the truth out of her.

Liam doesn’t move. Doesn’t flinch. His face is carved out of stone.

Jessica keeps going. Her voice wobbles now, but she doesn’t stop. “There was never anything between Liam and me. Not romantically. Not physically. I never even thought it was possible people would believe that Liam—” Her words trail off, shoulders curling in. “There was nothing like that. Ever.”

Tuli’s hands tremble, but her mouth stays firm. “Jessica, what is the meaning of this? Don’t be ridiculous. Of course Liam is Rowland’s father. You’re his mother. You can’t just disown the poor boy—”

“I’m not disowning him!” Jessica barks, turning on her like she’s been holding it in for years. “And don’t you dare act like I did this alone. If you want