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,

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 small space lingering between

“What?” she asked.

exhaled slowly. “I have something I

“I understand.

her as his girlfriend now. As his friend, Lilyana knew it was only right to step back and give them space. She wouldn’t be the reason for

confusion. “What do you mean, keep your distance? So Susie won’t misunderstand? Lilyana, are you misunderstanding

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

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finally did, realization hit him like a bolt of lightning. So this was what Collier meant when

toward

unwavering. “Susie did confess to me this noon—but I turned her down. I