Becoming Strangers Again by Lily

Chapter 100

RYAN

As I settled into my car, a profound sense of loneliness washed over me. It was incredibly difficult to tear myself away from Lily and the boys after spending such persions time with them. With a heavy sigh, I inserted the key into the ignition, glancing giver at Lily, who was still standing by the window. I offered her a small smile and silently mouthed "I love you" before pulling

away.

I distat expect her to say it back, and part of me didn't want her to-not yet, anyway. If she did, I feared I wouldn't be able t

didn't control myself any longer.

Instead of heading straight home, I decided to make a pit stop as nearby har to grab a few drinks before heading home. However, as I glances in my rearview mirror, I noticed something peculiar the same yellow cab had been following me fo

quite some time

Glancing in my rearview mirror, I furrowed my brow as the car behind ine seemed to pick up speed when I did. Letting ou a scoff of annoyance, I decided to pull over at a bustling bar, confident that my security team would take note of the suspicious vehicle and handle it accordingly.

Stepping into the bar, I made my way to the counter and took a seat, signaling the bartender over, I ordered a bottle of Irish whiskey, which he promptly placed in front of me before returning to his duties, wiping down the counter.

A few minutes later, I sensed a familiar presence beside me and turned to find the source of my annoyance. Sure enough. the man from the yellow taxi had taken a seat next to me. I couldn't help but scoff inwardly-the pieces were finally falling into place. Of course, he couldn't afford his own car; that's why he was resorting to trailing me in a taxi.

"Are you going to pretend you haven't noticed jne sitting beside you?" he snapped, his tone laced with irritation.

at his persistence. "I have no reason to acknowledge you, Jake, 1

I tilted my head and regarded him lazy, "Are you here to congratulate

rising with agitation. Do you even understand how this will affect her if the public gets wind of the fact

smug expression on my face melted away, replaced by a simmering anger-not because I cared about public

surge of protectiveness for Lily coursing through me. Lily lived in a secluded area with no neighbors nearby, leaving me puzzled as to why

not the point," he spat back angrily. "The point is that you

is slowly turning into an obsession." I emphasized, my frustration bubbling to the surface. "Lily broke up with you again," I stressed, my tone firm, so you have no reason whatsoever to be lurking around

that made my muscles tense. Out of the corner of my eye, I noticed my security team rising to their feet, ready to intervene. But I shook my head at

he wamed, his voice dripping with menace "Because if I lose my mind, neither of you will

restraining order against him test thing tomorrow, and I would ensure my security team kept a close watch on her. Their instructions would

echoing through the bar. "Oll beat the living daylights out of you right here and

team's focused attention on us. Chuckling bitterly, he shook his head. "Your money can't always

tual disdainful glance, he turned on his heel and strode qut of the bar, leaving roe seething with anger and frustrations. I lost all appetite for my drink, lossing a handful of dish

Not yet," I replied, my voice tinged

the other end of the line before Lily spoke again. "What did he say?" she

evident in her voice.

the memory of our encounter still fresh in my mind. "We're filing for a restraining order against him tomorrow, Lily, and that isn't up for debate. Thankfully, she agreed without hesitation, "Sure," she replied. "Please call me when you get

before disconnecting the call. With a heavy sigh, I started the engine

home.

followed Lily's request and called her to let her know I