Comeback Of The Adored Heiress

Chapter 1409:

He looked at Lilyana. “Lilyana, you and Calan should head home first.”

“Okay,” they both replied.

Before leaving, Collier shot Calan an encouraging look, subtle yet unmistakable. Calan, watching him walk away, turned to Lilyana.

“It’s still early. Do you want to take a walk?” he asked.

“Sure,” Lilyana replied.

As they strolled, Lilyana sensed that Calan had something on his mind. She could guess—it was probably about him and Susie. But time passed, and Calan remained silent. The longer he hesitated, the more uneasy Lilyana felt. She lowered her gaze, quietly continuing forward.

Then, without warning, Calan came to a stop. Lilyana, unaware, kept walking.

his heart pounding. Then, mustering his

tracks and turned, only to realize that a few meters now separated them. Cars streamed past in an unbroken flow, their headlights flashing between them. Yet, neither of them took a step, a

“What?” she asked.

“I have something I need

spoke first. “I understand. Don’t worry—I’ll keep my distance from you from now on, so Susie

girlfriend now. As his friend, Lilyana

keep your distance? So Susie won’t

she kept her expression neutral. “Aren’t you about to tell me that

??????????

when he finally did, realization hit him like a bolt of lightning. So this was what Collier meant when he said she’d never figure it

as he took a step toward her, his sharp yet gentle features showing a

steady and unwavering. “Susie did confess to me this noon—but I turned her down. I told her that I already have someone else