Chapter 25

• Lily's heart raced as she looked up to see Lewis standing in her doorway. His presence was commanding, and the moment felt charged, thick with unspoken words and unresolved feelings. The air crackled between them, a palpable tension that made her pulse quicken.
• As their eyes met, Lily felt a wave of familiarity wash over her, but she couldn’t place it. Lewis had changed so much; he was almost unrecognizable. The boy she once knew had transformed into a man of authority, exuding confidence and power. Yet, there was something in his gaze that stirred a distant memory, a flicker of warmth that tugged at her heart, though she couldn't quite grasp why.
• Lewis stood there for a moment, his expression a mix of determination and uncertainty. He didn’t want to remind her of their history; he wanted her to recognize him on her own terms. With a purposeful step, he entered her cubicle, the door clicking softly behind him.