The evidence is Ella Turner's only hope; it is her spiritual support. Only by harboring hate for certain people and things can she stay in S City and continue living.
Liam Spencer is well aware of these potential instabilities, yet he hasn't kept Maya Spencer away from Ella Turner. He doesn't want to see her distressed, so he lets himself endure the hardness, proceeding with caution.
This is the first time Liam Spencer has ever acted hesitantly; he loves Maya Spencer too much, to the extent that he doesn't want her to be disappointed by anyone.
"What's wrong, Third Brother? Why are you spacing out again?" Maya Spencer leaned against Liam Spencer's shoulder, noticing his hand weakly rubbing her chin and a sense of distraction in his eyes; she felt puzzled.
This kind of Liam Spencer is rare, but recently, he has frequently been absent-minded, especially when she mentions Ella Turner, upon which his expression inexplicably becomes heavy.
