His first love returned and he quickly distanced himself from me claiming i’m just a little sister fine I’ll accept it 6

6. 06. 

As I waited for the train, I decided to grab a quick bowl of noodles at the diner across the street. 

But fate had other plans. 

That’s where I ran into Liam and Nina. 

I’d only ever seen Nina in photos before, but in person, she was even more beautiful. Her long, wavy hair cascaded down like a waterfall, her skin flawless and radiant. She was the perfect image of someone’s “Impossible dream.” 

The kind of woman who could make anyone feel invisible. 

The moment I saw Liam, my first instinct was to avoid him. But Nina grabbed his arm and walked straight toward me. 

“You must be Emma,” she said with a bright smile. “Liam’s told me about 

you.” 

Before I could respond, she turned to Liam with a playful pout. 

“Liam, that’s so mean of you! Emma’s been by your side all these years, and when I suggested inviting her out for dinner, you refused! If you keep acting this way, you’ll lose all your friends.” 

Liam didn’t even flinch as he lied. 

“I did invite her. She just didn’t want to come. 

Nina tugged on my sleeve, refusing to let me leave. 

“Well, now that we’ve run into each other, no more excuses. You’re coming to dinner with 

us.” 

I hesitated, glancing at Liam. He had his hands in his pockets, his eyes fixed on Nina with a warmth I hadn’t seen in years. 

“If Nina says so,” he said casually, “then join us for dinner.” 

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I thought it would just be a casual meal. 

I couldn’t have been more wrong. 

It turned out to be Nina’s welcome–home party. 

When we arrived at the private dining room, it was already filled with our old college classmates. Everyone cheered when Nina walked in, some even opening their arms to hug 

her. 

“Nina, you’re finally back! You have no idea how much we’ve missed you!” 

“Yeah, and no one’s been able to keep Liam in check while you were gone!” 

“Seriously, he’s been partying nonstop. We couldn’t stand it anymore.“” 

Someone laughed and added, “Oh, come on. Liam was heartbroken! He hasn’t dated a single girl since you left, Nina.” 

“Is that true?” Nina asked, turning to Liam with a teasing smile. 

Liam didn’t deny it. 

Instead, his eyes softened, and he stayed silent, letting everyone’s words hang in the air. 

Then Nina glanced at me. 

Her gaze carried a mix of emotions–mockery, triumph, and, most of all, disdain. 

I suddenly felt like a rat scurrying in the shadows, desperate to escape the spotlight of their perfect reunion. 

Reaching for the door, I tried to slip away unnoticed. But Nina had other plans. 

She grabbed my arm and pulled me into the center of the room. 

“Oh, come on! You can’t just leave. I don’t believe for a second that Liam didn’t have anyone in his life while I was gone.” 

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anyone in his life while I was gone.” 

She turned to the group with a sly smile. 

“I heard Emma’s been pretty close to Liam. Didn’t he even give her a job as his personal assistant after college? Fresh out of school and already making six figures a year. Isn’t that right, Liam?” 

Her words dripped with venom, emphasizing personal assistant in a way that left no room for innocent interpretation. 

All eyes turned to Liam, waiting for him to respond. 

He didn’t disappoint her. Sliding an arm around Nina’s waist, he said calmly, “You’re mistaken. I’ve always thought of Emma as a little sister.” 

Sister. 

The word hit me like a slap. 

I felt the weight of everyone’s stares–some filled with pity, others with ridicule. 

I had spent seven years by Liam’s side. Seven years of being inseparable. 

Wherever he went, I followed. 

When the mood struck him, he didn’t care about the time or place–stairwells, parking lots, restrooms, even the office lounge. 

People had walked in on us before. It was no secret. 

And the rumors spread quickly. 

Everyone said I was just another woman trying to claw her way into the Carter family, desperate to become Mrs. Carter. They said I had no shame, that I’d thrown away my dignity for a shot at marrying Liam. 

But I didn’t care. 

As long as I could stay by Liam’s side. I was willing to be nothing. 

As long as I could stay by Llam’s side, I was willing to be nothing. 

But his words tonight, the way his friends looked at me, made me feel like my soul had 

been laid bare. 

I’d told myself I didn’t care about my pride, but now, it felt like I was being flayed alive. 

They seated me in the farthest corner of the room, out of sight and out of mind. 

Liam glanced at me once, but before he could come over, Nina grabbed his hand. 

“Liam, I just got back. Sing a song with me?” 

He hesitated, his eyes lingering on me for a moment. But then he took the microphone 

from Nina’s hand. 

They started singing a duet. 

It was perfect, like they were made for each other. 

Meanwhile, I sat in silence, every note tearing me apart. 

At one point, Nina reached for a glass of wine, but Liam stopped her. 

“You’re allergic to alcohol,” he said, his voice soft with concern. 

She froze, confused. 

Everyone laughed. 

“Liam, are you kidding? Nina used to drink us all under the table in college! She was the 

queen of shots–remember?” 

Liam’s expression faltered. “Oh… I must’ve remembered wrong.” 

To cover his embarrassment, he downed the glass himself. 

But Nina’s focus shifted back to me. 

Everyone laughed. 

“Liam, are you kidding? Nina used to drink us all under the table in college! She was the queen of shots–remember?” 

Liam’s expression faltered. “Oh… I must’ve remembered wrong.” 

To cover his embarrassment, he downed the glass himself. 

But Nina’s focus shifted back to me. 

Her voice was sharp as a blade when she said, “Emma, I just got back. Aren’t you going 

to drink to welcome me home?” 

I didn’t drink. 

Liam pulled Nina away before I could respond, leading her back to the microphone. They sang song after song, their voices blending seamlessly. 

Someone shouted, “So, when’s the wedding?” 

Nina blushed and looked at Liam expectantly. 

He smiled and said, “Soon. Custom wedding dresses take time, you know.” 

The room erupted in cheers. 

I stayed silent, wishing I wasn’t allergic to alcohol. 

If I could drink, maybe I could numb myself to the sight of Nina leaning into Liam’s arms, laughing like she’d just won the lottery. 

I don’t know how much time passed. At some point, Liam stumbled over to me clearly drunk. 

He slung an arm around my shoulder and shoved a bank card into my hand. 

“Emma,” he slurred, “we’re family. Always will be. If you ever need something, call me.” 

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Nina blushed and looked at Liam expectantly, 

He smiled and said, “Soon. Custom wedding dresses take time, you know.” 

The room erupted in cheers. 

I stayed silent, wishing I wasn’t allergic to alcohol. 

If I could drink, maybe I could numb myself to the sight of Nina leaning into Liam’s arms, laughing like she’d just won the lottery. 

I don’t know how much time passed. At some point, Liam stumbled over to me, clearly 

drunk. 

He slung an arm around my shoulder and shoved a bank card into my hand. 

“Emma,” he slurred, “we’re family. Always will be. If you ever need something, call me.” 

Family. 

But I didn’t want to be Liam’s family. 

When I looked up, he was already kissing Nina. 

His hands cradled her face like she was the most precious thing in the world.. 

The room filled with applause and cheers, everyone celebrating their perfect love story. 

I laughed along with them. 

But as I laughed, tears streamed down my face.