Chapter 289

Stephen gazed deeply into her eyes and only then released her hand.

“Don’t go anywhere. Wait here for me. I’ll be back soon,” his tone was firm, as if he was just going to take a quick look and return immediately.

For some reason, Liliana agreed. She suddenly realized that her heart wasn’t listening to her. In that moment, she couldn’t deny that there was a place for Stephen in her heart.

“Mom, aren’t you hungry? Let’s sit here and eat,” Samuel suggested, pulling her back to her seat.

Once Liliana had settled back into her seat, Stephen breathed a sigh of relief and gave a slight smile before leaving.

After Stephen returned to the party, everyone approached him, mostly discussing the project. However, he couldn’t focus anymore and just wanted to find Christina. He searched the whole party but couldn’t find her. Worry started to creep in.

Unable to contain himself, he called Christina’s number, but no one answered. He called again, and this time, a