Chapter 95

• Lily sat in her sprawling mansion, the silence enveloping her like a heavy blanket. Alone, she felt the weight of the world pressing down on her, each breath a reminder of her solitude. She had retreated from everything, refusing to take any calls. Mia had tried countless times to reach her; there had been calls from work, even from Ethan, but Lily didn't want to talk to anyone.
• In the dim light of the living room, she stared blankly at the wall, her mind a whirlwind of thoughts. The only sound was the occasional buzz of her phone, vibrating against the coffee table before falling silent again. Each notification was a reminder of the outside world, a world she no longer wished to engage with.
• How will I face Lewis? The question echoed in her mind, haunting her. She could picture his face, the confusion and hurt in his eyes. How will I explain everything? The thought twisted in her stomach, a painful knot of anxiety.