Puppy Love – Chapter 7

~Liam~

The words I uttered left my parent in a state of shock, evident from the look in their eyes. My father stood before me, rendered speechless, and I couldn’t bring myself to meet my mother’s gaze.

Though my actions were impulsive, I stood by them wholeheartedly. I had carefully considered everything, engaging in discussions with my sister and cousins during our journey home. When I heard Sophia’s distressed voice on the phone, I realised I couldn’t remain passive, waiting for someone else to come to her rescue. I had to take action. While everyone else sought retribution, I was the only one determined to uncover the truth. I yearned to understand why Mike had committed such acts, and I was resolute in my mission to save Sophia.

turned to face her.

rs at play. It’s his predicament, not ours,” she pleaded, and I silently acknowledged her CONCEINs.

em; he’s pursuing them to exact justice. He’s hunting down the Maguires so that Mike pays the full price for his crimes. It’s not a fair chance,” I asserted, and she shook her head in disbelief.

ent, but not Grizlo. I’m begging you, Liam,” she pleaded, her eyes glistening with tears.

ified I was when they were searching for you, knowing that Mike had committed murder and there was a chance you had gone to his house. Have some compassion for me. Your f

ned standing my ground.

my own and investigate. I can do it,” I declared, causing my mother to gasp in shock.

passing second was critical, and six hours had already slipped away since the phone call. The number Sophia used to contact me remained unreachable. Anything could ha

t have deeply frightened her.

anger. She told me she was being held captive along with her mother by some men. That was six hours ago, and I haven’t been able to reach her since then. I’m desperate,” I pleaded, and she wiped away her tears, contemplating my words.

e an exception if they find Sophia and her mother. But I can’t let you go, Liam. Mike can’t recklessly gamble with his life and his family’s only for me to lose my son in the process. I can’t bear that,” she expressed, and I shook my head in frustrati

t find them, Mother?

ered, desperation tinging my voice. My father interjected, his to

s of the essence, then it’s already beyond our reach. If those who have taken her and her mother want them dead, there’s nothing we can do.

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nces. It was significant to me at the time.

rds resonating deeply within me. However, I couldn’t bring myself to give up. I glanced at my mother, then at Harper, battling to hold back my tears.

ermination.

going to confess my feelings to her. I asked them to wait up until I came and saw her. If only I had known this would happen, I would have rushed there immediately.

ance to express how I truly felt. I never got that opportunity

I knew that was the best response I would get.

stance he can provide,” my father declared, and somehow, I sensed that was the most favourable

r, glancing at my mother. locked eyes with her, and she nodded.

ossed, hoping for a favourable resolution.

t uneasy about the situation, and her silence. indicated her uncertainty about what to say or how to avoid causing offence. Throughout our discussion with our cousins regarding our next course of action, she seemed the most uncomfortable

king the silence, I finally asked her,

o you think?”

rwhelmed by negative emotions, which overshadowed any positive sentiments.

ncern.

ing to be sent to Grizlo is a lot, considering we were specifically asked to return here for ou

Mom and Dad will be entangling themselves in a dangerous situation by req

re doing it out of fear that you might take matters into your own hands

lar situation. You need to take their feelings into consideration. What if this situation proves to be more than we can handle, and we all end up losing our lives?

the estate?” Harper continued, her words filled with a mix of reason and cOncern.

r love for Sophia, but let’s not jeopardise the love and peace wit

s mess and lose our lives?

ou have to approach this rationally,” she urg

had changed her perspective.

thout responding, I made my way to my room, and Harper followed behind me. She spoke up, apologising for her words, but I wasn’t angry with her. She had simply spoken the truth, no matter how painful it might have

eeling overwhelmed. I looked at my sister, waiting for her response.

e most. Harper came to sit beside me, offering her support.

elp and take the necessary action. I like her too, and you two would be great together. Having her as part of our family would

love her, Li, and I respect that, but

ommitted that murder, as it would have prevented all of this from happening.