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.

no reason to acknowledge you, Jake, 1 replied firmly, the truth of my words echoing between us. "Aren't you married?" he shot back

regarded him lazy, "Are you here to congratulate me?" I asked, unable to resist a hint

why were you at Lily's?" he demanded, his voice rising with agitation. Do you even understand how this will affect her if the public gets wind of the fact that she's entertaining

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

house?" I demanded, a surge of protectiveness for Lily coursing through me.

point is that you should focus on your wife and leave Lily the hell

I growled, my voice low and dangerous. "This is slowly turning into an obsession." I emphasized, my frustration bubbling to the surface. "Lily

me with an intensity 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 them, silently signaling for them to stand down I could handle this fool on my

about it," he wamed, his voice dripping with menace "Because if I lose my

team kept a close watch on her. Their instructions would be clear shoe to injure if they found him anywhere

through the bar. "Oll beat the living daylights

team's focused attention on us. Chuckling bitterly, he shook his

qut of the bar, leaving roe seething with anger and frustrations. I lost all appetite for my drink, lossing a handful of dish onto the counter

almost immediately. "Are you home? She asked. Not yet," I replied, my voice tinged with frustration. "I made a stop at the bar to grab a drink, and I

silence on the other end of the line before Lily spoke again. "What did

evident in her voice.

up for debate. Thankfully, she agreed without hesitation, "Sure," she replied. "Please call me when you get home or send me a text. I need in know you got home

the call. With a heavy sigh, I

home.

followed Lily's request and called her to let her know I was home safely. Afterward, I headed straight to the shower, hoping to wash away the stress of the