Chapter 123

As Lewis gently picked Lily up and laid her on the bed, the atmosphere shifted. He hovered over her, his eyes filled with desire, and he leaned in to kiss her deeply, holding her face with tenderness. She felt a rush of warmth and intimacy, ready to embrace the moment.
But just as she was about to lose herself in him, a sudden thought pierced through the haze of passion—Ethan’s hearing. The image of him in jail, waiting for his fate, flooded her mind. The weight of her past loomed large, pulling her back to reality.
“Wait,” she said softly, her voice trembling slightly.