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

still have feelings for him, but telling that I love him, doesn't

With a loud hiss, I disconnected the call. Liam looked up

for

and I angrily swiped the receive button. "When someone isn't taking your call, it means that the person doesn't want to talk to you!" I yelled before

the nanny who showed up instantly. "I am going to take

"Yes ma'am."

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up the stairs and disappeared into my room, hoping that a

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next day, I decided to drop off the kids myself and just as I drove past the gate. I saw Jake standing outside the gate. For a moment. Helt the urge to run him

boys who were excited to see unele Jake after a long time to stay put in

approached him. "Didn't I tell you to stay away from my kids until I am

murmured softly, his tone tinged with contrition as he shifted uncomfortably under my gaze. "I've attempted to reach out to you, but it seemed as though you were avoiding my calls. So, I thought perhaps showing up here might won't be

of me. And do you honestly

head, he sighed. "I understand, Lily. I truly am sorry:

understandable that I would be upset with you, Jake? Younot only publicly

be honest, Lily. I was

of anger surged within me as 1 recalled the hurtful words he had uttered. "You branded him a murderer, I stated bluntly, the memory still fresh and painful. You directly accused the father of my children of such a heinous act. Tell

he insisted, his tone defensive. And honestly, I

don't care about your reasons," I snapped, feeling the weight of exhaustion settling

a weary sigh. "You know what, Jake? I think it's time we put an end to this." With everything else going on, dealing with him was the last thing I needed. "I've

deepened. "You got back together with

he grabbed my forearm. Stopping in my tracks, I shot him a glare

surge of anger rising within me. "So, I suggest you take your hands off

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 drove away, leaving Jake

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

hight have.

friend? Liam's innocent question

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