True Fated Marriage novel Chapter 1440

Liam drank three glasses straight, not having a bite of the stake at all.

The steak was done perfectly. It was medium-rare, tender, and delicious.

He was still drinking and even staring at the cake absent-mindedly when she was nearly done with the steak. She wondered what was on his mind.

Maria had really wanted to ask him, but she couldn't bear to break his train of thought, seeing him focus on the cake.

For a few times, she swallowed the words she wanted to say.

She didn't want to eat anymore. She looked at him, biting her lips. After seeing that he had finished another glass of wine, she mustered up her courage and uttered, "Don't finish all the wine; I still want some more. Can't you have some steak first?"

Stunned, Liam raised his eyes to look at her.

As if proving she wanted more of the wine, she immediately picked up her glass and took a big gulp.

In fact, she really wanted more wine, but she was afraid she couldn't control herself if she got drunk. What if she did something to him?

She was conflicted, and anxious.

She looked up, gazing right into Liam's deep gaze, fixed at her.

Her face flushed in an instant.

Her cheeks were scarlet. She quickly took another sip of the wine to hide her embarrassment.

Liam didn't say anything but picked up the knife and fork and began eating the steak.

After Maria finished her glass of wine, he poured some more for her and asked, "Do you want some cake?"

"I'll have it later. I still want to drink some more." She was afraid he would finish the whole bottle if she didn't share the wine with him. Drinking too much would hurt his health.

"You're just a kid. You shouldn't be drinking?" Surprisingly, he laughed. "You are still young. You shouldn't be drinking, especially with men."

However, Maria smiled; perhaps she was a little tipsy. She then waved her hand and said, "Shouldn't you be worried about yourself? I'm not afraid at all."

Liam narrowed his eyes.

"Also, I'm not a kid." Maria corrected him solemnly. "I'm an adult."

"Okay, you're a grown- up." There was a hint of laughter in Liam's deep voice. Seeing how serious Maria was, he said, "I'll cut a piece of cake for you."

"Did you make it yourself?"

"We made it," Liam said as he got ready to slice a portion for her.

Stunned, she laughed. "Oh, yeah. We made it. Hold on, don't cut it first. You have to make a wish."

Seeing that he was about to slice it, she immediately stopped him. She grabbed his hand without thinking.

"Wait, don't cut it yet." It was clear that Maria didn't realize what she was doing. She was too focused on wanting him to make a wish. "Liam, make a wish."

Slightly taken aback, Liam noticed her hand was cold. Was it because she was too nervous that her palm was covered in a cold sweat?

His heart ached suddenly. In turn, he grabbed her hand.

"Your hand is really cold," he said.

With a buzz, Maria felt as if her mind had exploded. Liam's action startled her. She looked at him blankly, not knowing how to respond.

His hands were very soft, large, and very warm.

She was still in shock. Her mouth was slightly agape, but she didn't know what to say.

Only after a while, she came back to her senses. She immediately shook her head and said, "I'm sorry. I didn't mean to take advantage of you on purpose. I just thought you should make a wish."

She quickly withdrew her hand, trying to prove she truly didn't intend to take advantage of him.

Looking at his empty palm, Liam sighed inexplicably.

"Oh, c'mon. Don't sigh. You're still so young, Liam. You have to stay strong and start over. Worst comes to worst; you just have to start from scratch. What's the big deal?" Maria only thought he was sighing at this current situation.

Liam looked at her and a smile appeared from the depths in his eyes. "Indeed. It's no big deal. Your words comfort me."

"Make a wish then." She immediately smiled. It looked absolutely innocent, like a child's.

However, Liam shook his head and said, "No need. It's not like it would really come true."

"How is that so?" Maria replied with a serious tone, "Your wish will definitely come true."

She insisted that he made a wish. "If not, I won't leave today. I will keep bothering you. Since you hated me so much, you'll be even more annoyed at me annoying you. So to save yourself from all that, make a wish. I'll annoy you even more, and you'll feel even more annoyed than ever. It's easy. I'll come true if you're sincere."

"I don't think you're annoying." He shook his head. "At least not anymore."