The Broken-hearted She And The Icy He

Chapter 9 Mr John Can Feel for Lily Too!

“Lily, I’ve got afternoon tea with some friends tomorrow. Make a few plates of pastries and send them over before noon.”

Yvonne always looked down on Lily. As the adopted daughter cast out by the Ginger family, Lily had always been beneath her in Yvonne’s eyes. Every time she spoke to her, it was with a condescending sneer.

She rolled her eyes with her usual arrogance and added, “Also make me a pretty dress in a new design. I’ve got an important banquet next weekend, and I need it done within the week.”

Her contempt was so obvious it practically dripped from her tone.

In the past, Lily could feel Yvonne’s disdain. But because Yvonne was the daughter of John’s late aunt–his only remaining relative–she used to treat her sincerely, purely out of love for him.

Too bad sincerity couldn’t buy sincerity in return.

Now that she didn’t even want John anymore, why would she keep indulging Yvonne?

“I’m busy. Not doing it.”

“Fine, then make a wider variety of pastries this time. It’d be best if-‘

Yvonne paused mid–sentence, suddenly realizing what Lily had said.

She’d said no.

She’d always buttered her up before–how dare she refuse now?

Yvonne exploded. “Lily, what the hell? You think I’m begging you to do this? Let me tell you, if I want something, I can find plenty of people who’ll jump at the chance to bake and sew for me!”

“Mm.” Lily nodded indifferently. “So go ask them.”

She wasn’t even going to smooth things over?

She was really refusing?

Lily didn’t even spare her a glance as she walked off, leaving Yvonne stomping in frustration.

“Lily! You treat me like this, aren’t you scared I’ll tell my cousin? He cares about me the most! If he finds out how you’re bullying me, he’ll be furious!”

Once upon a time, that threat would’ve worked. Lily had always been terrified of upsetting John. Terrified he’d stop talking to her.

But not anymore.

She didn’t even pause or look back. “Do what you want.”

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Do what you want…

Yvonne nearly exploded on the spot.

Lily’s pastries really were amazing.

time she brought two trays to an afternoon tea, her friends couldn’t stop raving about

said Lily’s baking was better than any professional

months ago for a banquet had made her the star of the evening. That double–sided embroidery, with lotuses on the front and koi fish on

could match it.

her a new dress? How was

friends more exquisite desserts tomorrow–if

just wait! You’ll be begging me to let you bake and sew

off to

It wasn’t until just before closing that Yvonne managed to

in her heels,

did she refuse, she insulted

John blinked.

Lily had

only close family, Lily had always treated her like a real sister–tolerating her,

never

expected her

upset–wanting him

hated when women acted

was still red from that injury, how hurt she must’ve felt losing the

with guilt. He decided to

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That cut

now and yell

“Go home.”

Yvonne off with a deep voice. “Lily’s not your maid. She has no obligation to make you pastries or

Yvonne instantly fell silent.

three million

cut her off, she’d be

though she still hated Lily’s guts, she

didn’t look at

to bring some medicine to his office–he planned to go see Lily

gifts, had just gotten

clearly wanted Elsa to become her

moment she realized John was going to Lily, she

from Capital City’s top hotel. Lily went to try it out and left totally

the elevator, she saw Elsa standing in front of

the wedding dress Lily had

the dress. John said I looked beautiful in it–his most beautiful bride. Our wedding was perfect thanks to this dress. I really appreciate it. I’m returning it

the gown she’d stitched

three

of late nights–but she’d never once found it boring

held all her hopes, all her dreams, all her love for John

the altar. Every

wanted to wear it, John had

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