Chapter 212

• Lily POV
• I stood at the entrance of the grand ballroom, the soft glow of chandeliers and the gentle hum of conversation creating an atmosphere that felt magical but instead left me feeling completely out of place.
• The annual gala was in full swing inside, with elegantly dressed couples dancing and mingling. Everyone seemed to have a partner except me and I had to leave the hall and stand at the entrance, wishing my partner for tonight would show up