Monday mornings at Sterling Group always brought a mix of dread and excitement. Dread because, well, it was Monday. Excitement because I never knew what the day might bring—especially since my relationship with Liam had become so complicated.
The office felt emptier without Evelyn. She'd returned to London just days ago, leaving a void that went beyond professional. I missed our morning chats and her motherly advice. With Levi away on business too, my support system had suddenly shrunk.
I sighed as I sorted through the morning mail. Right on schedule, I found it—today's white tulip, accompanied by a simple notecard in Liam's distinctive handwriting: "Still thinking of you. Always. -L"
My fingers traced the elegant script. Every Monday like clockwork, despite everything between us. Despite the fact that we couldn't be together. Despite Isabella.
