Chapter 108. Unexpected Confrontation

Manuela

When I accepted Logan's invitation to a family dinner, where he intended to introduce me to his father, Joe Miller, I had no idea what awaited me. Logan had explained to me that the reason behind our fake relationship was to avoid the persistent advances of his stepmother, Livia. I believed him, of course, but I figured he might be exaggerating a bit. Perhaps Livia had given some hints, a certain interest, but nothing too serious, right?

However, as soon as we sat at the restaurant table, any doubts I had vanished instantly. Livia's advances were more than obvious, even in the presence of her husband. She didn't bother hiding her intentions, and it made me completely uncomfortable.

As I tried to maintain composure during dinner, I wondered how Logan managed to deal with that situation daily. It was evident he wasn't exaggerating about the situation with Livia. On the contrary, he was trying to protect us both by involving me in this facade.

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