Chapter 1032: Liam hesitated. "That's... private. Do I really have to say?" Kristian crossed his arms. "Eventually, Mom and Dad are going to find out. They might not be against it—but Grandpa? That's a whole different story." Liam shrugged. "It's fine." He wasn't actually into guys, so what was the big deal? But Kristian didn't like that answer. For the first time, his expression tightened, brow furrowing more deeply. His tone turned firm. "Liam Shaw." Liam blinked. "What?" "Are you just messing around?" "What? No!" Liam said quickly. "I'm not that kind of guy." "Then tellthe truth," Kristian pressed.
If Liam was serious about someone, how could he not care about his family's blessing? This wasn't how he should handle the situation.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt"I promise, no matter who's in my heart, I'll take it seriously." He realized he'd been too casual earlier-too flippant.
Kristian still looked uncertain. But he let out a slow breath. “Don't tell Mom and Dad yet,” he said finally. “I'll talk to them first-explain things a bit. Once I do, I'll let you know how it goes." "Alright." Liam nodded, genuinely relieved.
At least that would buy him stime. Hopefully enough to avoid any more awkward matchmaking setups for a while.
Kristian looked at him again, more thoughtful now. "If you're serious about this," he said slowly, "then don't give girls the wrong ideas. And more importantly..." Check new story at glnov☐☐☐☐ "What?" "Don't mess around." "Got it," Liam said, nodding quickly. "You don't have to worry." Kristian gave him a long look before finally nodding. But the concern in his eyes didn't fade.
He still couldn't quite wrap his head around it. Liam—his brother-liking men? He never seemed to notice it.
Later that evening, Kristian quietly went to speak with his parents.
They had assumed Kristian cto talk about setting Liam up with more girls. So when he asked them to stop, they were caught off guard.
Melinda blinked, confused. "Wait... you're telling us not to introduce Liam to anyone?" Kristian replied flatly, "He's not in the right state of mind right now. Forcing him to go on dates wouldn't be fair to the girls."
"It's just meeting people," Melinda said, puzzled. "Not like we're pushing him into a relationship. Just casual hangouts. They can just grab dinner, make friends." It was a great way to make connections.
Kristian didn't budge. "Better not."
Melinda and Isaac exchanged a long look. Finally, Melinda asked the m question hanging in the air. "Are you hiding something from us?" Kristian hesitated. What was he supposed to say?
Then, her tone shifted. "Wait... is it because Liam likes men?" The NO content is on novelenglish.net! Kristian blinked. "How did you-?"