Chapter 57

• Lily held her mobile phone and stared at the screen, her eyes fixed on the words "Call Ended" as she tried to process why Lewis had cut her call so abruptly. She felt a pang of concern and confusion, wondering if he was upset with her.
• Her mind wandered back to their encounter at the restaurant today. She had been overwhelmed by the grand gesture Lewis had made for her birthday, booking the entire restaurant and ordering all her favorite dishes. The gift he had given her was something she had always dreamed of, and she had been touched by his thoughtfulness.
• But despite his efforts, Lily had suddenly felt suffocated and had excused herself, leaving Lewis alone at the table. She hadn't meant to hurt him, but she had needed some space to process her emotions.