Becoming Strangers Again by Lily

Chapter 93

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Ryan told me that it was okay to return to Canada, that he has the situation with Stephanie under control. I told him that I needed to see her, so Iran apologize sesin for the damage I have caused and he told me that it was fine, that I do not owe Stephanie an apology anymore.

I hate the fact that I am pushing him into a marriage with Stephanie, and I hope and pray with everything in me that it doesn't get to than point I pray everything is resolved before the get to the alter

The cas pulled over to the gate and I watched my kids as they slept. If Ryan didn't make that sacrifice, they would have been separated from me and I am sure Ryan parents would have gladly taken them and raised them in the doctrine and pattern they believe a Williams should have.

I had to mouse the boys from their slumber, ensuring they had a shower and dinner before indulging in a movie night in the living room. Taking a moment to compose myself, I reached for my phone and sent Ryan a text.

"TAM REALLY SORRY FOR EVERYTHING"

Almost immediately, Ryan's response popped up, as though he had been eagerly awaiting my message.

"YOU DON'T HAVE TO APOLOGIZE FOR ANYTHING LILY. ALL THESE WOULDN'T HAVE HAPPENED

NOT FOR

His words, though comforting, did little to ease my guilt.

"THAT DOESN'T MAKE ME FEEL ANY BETTER IN THE SLIGHTEST YOU WON'T BE GETTING MARRIED TO HER IF NOT FOR ME"

In response, Ryan sent a smiling emoji, his usual way of lightening the mood.

"IF YOU ARE REALLY SORRY, MAKE ME DINNER WHEN I COME BACK TO CANADA"

His mention of returning caught me off guard. Wasn't he supposed to be marrying her?

7 WILL COOK YOU A WHOLE FEAST WHEN YOU COME BACK

He didn't respond and I thought he has returned to what he is doing but another text followed, one that made my heartbeat quicken.

I LOVE YOU

hovered on the keyboard as I struggled with my response. There is no doubt that I still have feelings for

loud hiss, I disconnected the

for him. "Yes,

someone isn't taking your call, it means that the person doesn't want to talk to you!" I yelled before disconnecting

to the nanny who showed up instantly. "I am going to take a nap, keep an eye on

"Yes ma'am."

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off the kids myself and just as I drove past the gate. I saw Jake standing outside the gate. For a

over, I told the boys who were excited to see unele Jake after

got off the car and approached him. "Didn't I tell you to stay away from

my gaze. "I've attempted to reach out to you, but it seemed

defensive stance, crossing my arms in front of me. And do you honestly believe that just appearing

Lily. I truly am sorry:

with you, Jake? Younot only publicly humiliated me, but you

vulnerability. 111 be honest, Lily. I was

bluntly, the memory still fresh and painful. You directly accused the father of my

tone defensive. And honestly, I didn't mean what I

weight of exhaustion settling in. "Besides,

end to this." With everything else going on, dealing with him

frown deepened. "You got back together

but he grabbed my forearm. Stopping in my tracks, I shot him a glare as his hand tightened around my

feeling a surge of anger rising within me. "So, I

glanced towards the window, then reluctantly released my arm. It can't end like this, Lily, he murmured hoarsely, his voice filled with desperation. "Not until I say it's over, and I'm certain I've said this before "You've lost your mind, I spat, my patience wearing thin. "Don't you ever dare test my patience again." With that, I swiftly stepped into the car and

at Liam and Ethan through the rearview mirror, I couldn't shake the guilt of having that confrontation in their presence. "Do you

hight have.

friend? Liam's innocent

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