Ella's POV
"Oh, Ella…" Georgia's voice softened as she pulled me into her arms, and the moment her warmth wrapped around me, the tears I'd been trying to hold back broke free. I clung to her, trembling, my breath catching on every inhale.
Vicky hovered beside us, her expression stricken. "Ella… I don't even know what to say except I'm sorry you're going through this because of my idiot brother."
I shook my head quickly, wiping at my wet cheeks even though more tears kept falling. "No, Vicky… don't say that. This isn't on you. Liam is a grown man; he knows exactly what he's doing." My voice cracked. "And whatever happens between me and him… it won't affect us. I won't let it."
Georgia pulled back slightly, eyes narrowing with a spark that made my heart skip. "Then let's set a trap," she said, smiling like she just came up with a bulletproof plan.
