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.

his persistence. "I have no reason to acknowledge you, Jake, 1 replied firmly, the truth

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

you at Lily's?" he demanded, his voice rising with agitation. Do you even understand how this will affect her if

simmering anger-not because I cared about public perception, but because something else was gnawing at

surge of protectiveness for Lily coursing through me. Lily lived in a secluded area

point," he spat back angrily. "The point is that you should focus on

need to get a restraining order against you, I growled, my voice low and dangerous. "This is slowly turning into an obsession." I emphasized, my frustration bubbling to the surface. "Lily broke

in on 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

away from lily now that Tui being nice about it," he wamed, his voice dripping with menace "Because if I lose my mind,

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

through the bar. "Oll beat the living daylights out of you right here and now. and have you locked up

attention on us. Chuckling bitterly, he shook

anger and frustrations. I lost all appetite for my drink, lossing

Lily's number, relieved when she answered 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,

moment of silence on the other end of the line before Lily spoke again.

evident in her voice.

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 home or send me

her before disconnecting the call. With a

home.

let her know I was home safely. Afterward, I headed straight to the shower, hoping to