Chapter 354

"Uh, I think I'll leave you two to it. I'll just head back to my room," Ella said, sensing the tension. She figured it was best to make herself scarce rather than linger awkwardly. Not waiting for Liam's response, she darted up the stairs and into her room, shutting the door behind her. Liam's expression turned even darker, his mood sinking. "Is she not the housekeeper? Then who is she?" Maya asked, glancing at his thunderous expression. One look at him and she knew she'd misjudged Ella's identity earlier. That definitely wasn't the housekeeper. She continued her speculation with her eyebrows raised in curiosity. "Is she your partner, lover, or girlfriend?" Before Liam could respond, Maya kept going, clearly not expecting an answer, "Wait, don't tell me she's your wife?" "I'm married," Liam said flatly, cutting off her guessing game. Maya's jaw dropped. "You're what? Married?" she exclaimed, her voice rising in shock. Liam's scowl deepened. Her reaction was exactl