Felicity turned to Liam with a sly grin . " Liam , tell us - doesn't Olivia look amazing in this dress ? " The question made Olivia's heart skip a beat . She hadn't expected Felicity to put Liam on the spot like that . Technically , they were just step sibling no blood between them . They'd always danced around the unspoken line between them , careful not to cross it . Olivia tugged at the hem of her dress , trying to deflect . But Liam just shrugged and looked as aloof as ever . " I don't know . I'm not really into this kind of thing . " Felicity rolled her eyes . ' Liam , really ? Stop pretending you don't notice . ' Felicity , who always knew how to keep things in check , didn't press further . She shook her head , letting it go . She held up her phone . " Olivia , can I take photos of you in the dress ? " It was a harmless request , and Olivia nodded , posing for a few quick shots with a smile . As soon as it was done , Olivia made a dash for the fitting room . It wasn't her dress , after all . Wearing it felt all wrong - like borrowing someone else's story . And honestly , being the center of attention around Liam was the last thing she wanted , She felt most comfortable when she could just fade into the background . And once she was out of sight , Felicity gave Liam a nudge on the shoulder . " I'll send you those photos later , " she said , her smile full of mischief . Without any reply , Liam looked up , his eyes as unreadable as ever . Felicity studied him for a moment , but she couldn't quite figure him out . Finally , she said , " You were practically glued to her . Don't tell me you don't want to see Olivia in that dress again . " After a pause , Liam simply said , " Thanks . " Felicity blinked , taken aback for a second , but then she smiled warmly . She sat down next to him and said , " You really need to let go of what happened five years ago . Maribel's actions have nothing to do with Olivia . " Besides , you've been chasing shadows for years , and you still don't have any solid proof . Maybe you're just seeing what you want to see . But I'm glad you're finally taking a step forward . I'm really happy for you . " Liam listened in silence . His eyes were half - closed , casting shadows that hid his thoughts . His phone buzzed to life with an incoming message . He glanced at it , and then stood up . " Gotta go . I've got some urgent work , " he said , his gaze flickering briefly toward the fitting room . Felicity caught his drift and grinned . " Don't sweat it . I'll get Olivia home safe and sound , and I'll make sure everything in the apartment's in order . " Liam nodded , relief softening his features . " Thanks , " he said , before turning and heading out . Soon , Olivia stepped out of the fitting room . " Where'd Liam go ? " she asked , looking around for Liam . Felicity chuckled , " He's off to his next fire to put out . You know how he is . " " Oh , right , " Olivia said with a nod . " Come on , let's go check out your place , " Felicity said , leading the way . " Thanks , Felicity , " Olivia said . " Oh sweetie my pleasure , " Felicity replied . 10:46 Sun , 22 Jun G Chapter 19 Inside a country house , Neil was sprawled on the couch , his mind a million miles away . He idly tapped on the message from Jason that had just popped up . As the photo loaded , his fingers tightened around the phone . க