Chapter 409

The kind of people who claim to be sentimental while deceiving others have truly reached the peak of betrayal.

So, until he figured out whether his feelings for Xavia were based on guilt or affection, Liam didn’t want to deceive anyone, especially not Fiona.

There are many kinds of white lies, but deception in matters of the heart is never truly well-intentioned; in fact, it’s the greatest malice in the world.

"Then, Uncle, let me ask you this: between my cousin and me, who do you like more?"

Fiona, however, didn't seem upset and instead asked another question.

"Damn it! Is this another trick question?"

Liam cursed inwardly, then after thinking carefully, he sighed and said, "Fiona, there's something I've been meaning to say to you for a long time..."

He paused for a moment, looking into her eyes filled with both nervousness and expectation, and sighed again: "I return the pearls to you, with