Liam leaned back in his seat, his fingers lightly brushing over the rim of his wine glass as he looked Ann directly in the eyes. "Yeah," he said simply. "You heard that right. I'm ending school this year. I can't waste a whole year bullshitting."
Ann tilted her head, blinking slowly as his words settled in. But instead of shock, she gave him a sly smile. "That would mean you're more available, right?" she said, her voice low and teasing.
He nodded, a small grin pulling at his lips.
"Mmm," Ann hummed, clearly enjoying the idea. She set down her spoon and leaned back in her seat, gracefully reaching for her wine glass. The deep red liquid shimmered under the restaurant's soft golden lighting. She took a sip, her eyes never leaving his.
