Chapter 126. Tender Moment

Adriel

Despite being reluctant about the prospect of dining that night with Manuela and Logan, when I entered Liam's living room, the first thing my eyes, against my will, landed on was Manuela.

She was there, stunning in a discreet blue dress that, like any other outfit she wore, hinted at the curves of her body and highlighted all of her beauty in a way that left me breathless.

I tried to disguise the visceral reaction she always provoked in me, maintaining a neutral expression and avoiding looking directly at her. I didn't want my friends to notice the impact Manuela still had on me, especially with Olivia by my side.

With a superhuman effort, I greeted everyone with a cordial smile, trying to focus on the conversations around me. But it was hard to divert my attention from Manuela's presence, which seemed to stand out among the others.

Despite the tense last encounter between Logan and me, during this almost forced gathering at Liam