Author's POV
Aiden's sudden appearance had clearly shattered Liam's little fantasy.
It also delivered a stinging slap to both Anne and Madison's faces. Madison had been annoyed that Aria insisted on staying, but she'd thought Aria was just bluffing about her husband coming. She figured they could watch Aria make a fool of herself when no one showed up.
But within minutes, there was Aiden Carter in the flesh!
While Aiden and Aria leaved,the three stood there with their own complicated emotions, Lillian was practically glowing with satisfaction.
She was just about to throw out another cutting remark when a young man in a well-tailored suit approached them with an umbrella. "Excuse me, are you Miss Lillian, Mrs. Carter's friend?"
Lillian was momentarily thrown off, staring at the man fo
