Chapter 108

Chapter 108

Maryanne was furious, though much of her anger stemmed from concern. "How could you go back to him?" "I... I would have money and power. What's so bad about coming back?

Lily had used this reason to convince herself. Now, she hoped it would be enough to calm Maryanne down. wwhat

about your freedom? Didn't Xavier force you to quit your job?"

Maryanne didn't know that Lily was still working, so Lily reassured her repeatedly, "No. Really, I'm free now."

"I don't believe it," Maryanne snapped. "Unless you come to Bayview Gardens tonight for dinner. We need to talk about this in person!"

It was hard to explain something like this over the phone. So, Lily hesitated for a moment before agreeing

"Alright. See you tonight."

had never arranged a dinner with her for over two years because Lily had to prepare dinner for Xavier every

out tonight, Maryanne would believe

screen dimmed, reflecting the blue sky, white clouds, and Lily's complex

I didn't know you hadn't told her

She turned around to see he had somehow

be upset. I didn't tell

you been these

in the morning sunlight, making him seem soft, yet carefree. Facing the sunlight, Lily raised her

moment

voice soft. "I'm

just as

but laugh. "Maryanne asked me to come

"No need. I

the sunlight for her. "So, you're not

course not." Lily lowered her hand

he interrupted her. "I'll take you there after work tonight,

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