The Broken-hearted She And The Icy He

Chapter 88 A Wish to Meet

Lily had entered college at fifteen.

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Because she was so much younger than her classmates, they always treated her like a little sister–friendly, but never close.

Outside of school, she used to have a few good friends.

But after Mathilda returned to the Ginger family, all of those so–called friends quickly became Mathilda’s.

Worse, they fawned over the newly returned “true daughter.” going so far as to bully Lily just to earn favor.

She had gone to a college roommate’s wedding once, but after graduation, everyone scattered to different cities. They gradually lost contact.

It had been a very, very long time since Lily had any real friends.

“I… I’m not in Capital City right now.”

After hesitating for a while, Lily decided that she’d wait until she was truly ready before meeting James in

person.

“After the New Year. When I get back from my hometown, I’ll treat you to a meal.”

Reading that she wasn’t in Capital City made James feel unexpectedly disappointed.

A part of him even wanted to track her down, to find her no matter where she was.

But he held back. If he pushed too hard, he might scare her off.

After the New Year…

Only twenty days away.

Twenty days, and he’d get to meet her.

Lily hated lying–especially to a friend.

had just lied

town. She was still in Capital City. And that made her feel

sending him red envelopes–five of

200 dollars.

had just been about to ask when exactly they’d meet

more

money–get yourself

A Wish

James blinked.

a warmth bloomed

life had he imagined that one day, a girl would

by one five red envelopes, totaling

it was the smallest New Year

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envelopes usually contained bank cards, property deeds, or shares–figures measured

Blanc or Nancy were always followed by long strings of

made him feel

to refuse it. Instead,

See you after the

he divorced Lily, everything that was his would belong to her. There was no need

you after

messages

strange mix of anxiety

James

uptight type. A stern old–fashioned

Maybe even balding?

Beer belly?

looked like, she had already decided–he would still be her

Lily spent some time chatting with Grace and Nancy before heading back

again, she was extra cautious tonight. She didn’t even dare wear her

her thoughts were filled with imagining

called to the study by

back into the bedroom, Lily was already fast asleep, curled up under the soff

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