Chapter 144

• The café was tucked away on the outskirts of town, a serene oasis away from the chaos of daily life. With its rustic wooden tables and soft, ambient lighting, it offered the perfect atmosphere for contemplation. Lily sat at a small table by the window, her fingers wrapped around a steaming cup of herbal tea, though she barely touched it. The aroma filled the air, but her mind was elsewhere.
• Lily's heart was pounding as she waited for Sarah. A turmoil of emotions raged inside her—upset, but also happy. Today was an important day; this was the day she would settle scores with the Gray family for what they had done to her.
• Her phone buzzed incessantly on the table, the screen lighting up with notifications. It was Lewis—more than fifty missed calls and countless messages flooded her inbox.