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.

behind, Calan watched her, his heart pounding. Then, mustering his resolve, he called

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 small space lingering

“What?” she asked.

something I need to

he could continue, Lilyana pursed her lips and spoke first. “I understand. Don’t worry—I’ll keep my distance

his girlfriend now. As his friend, Lilyana

you mean, keep your

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

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

as he took a step toward her,

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