Chapter 10. An Uncomfortable Touch

Liam

Holding Cecilia's hand was something I hadn't planned. Not at that moment. The handshake to seal our agreement was a formality, but I ended up extending that contact longer than necessary. And suddenly, it became uncomfortable.

When I realized I had been holding her hand for too long, I let go almost immediately, as if the simple touch between us had the power to burn. She also seemed uncomfortable with the situation, which bothered me more than usual.

On the other hand, I was relieved that Cecilia had accepted my crazy proposal of a marriage of convenience. It was a relief to know that the solution to my problems was right in front of me, even if it meant a commitment I never thought I would make.

I always believed that stories of marriages of convenience were something like an urban myth. I never imagined it would happen to me. But there we were, sealing a commitment. The moment of reflection was abruptly interrupted when a girl approa