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.

two trays to an afternoon tea, her friends couldn’t stop raving about how beautiful and delicious

Lily’s baking was better than any professional

the star of the

could match it.

a new

desserts

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

Yvonne stomped off to Jones

had been slammed with work all day. It wasn’t

stormed up in

is that? I asked nicely, and not only did she refuse, she insulted me!

John blinked.

how kind Lily had always been to

was spoiled and bratty, but Lily loved him. And because Yvonne was his only close family, Lily had always treated her

had never refused her

hadn’t expected her to

upset–wanting him to coax

hated when women acted

was still red from that injury, how hurt

chest ached with guilt. He

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That cut

Call Lily right now and yell at her.

“Go home.”

not your maid. She has no obligation to make you pastries or dresses. She’s

Yvonne instantly fell silent.

her three million

cut her off,

she still hated Lily’s guts,

look

bring some medicine

for free gifts, had just gotten several expensive pieces of

wanted Elsa

she realized John was going to Lily, she rushed to

famous pork chop place opened across from Capital City’s top hotel. Lily went to

and stepped off the elevator, she saw Elsa standing in front

her hands was the

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

gaze fell to the gown she’d

spent three months making

months of late nights–but she’d never once

her dreams, all her love

beneath the altar.

it, John had handed it over–without

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