Chapter 27

• After a while, Lewis walked toward Lily’s cabin, his heart heavy with concern. He found her standing near the window, her gaze lost in the world outside. The dim light of the office illuminated her figure, casting a soft glow around her.
• “It’s late, and it looks like it’s about to rain. Let me drop you home,” he said gently, trying to break the silence that hung between them. Without waiting for a response, he turned to grab his coat, hoping to give her a moment to gather herself.
• As he left the room, Lily quickly wiped her tears away, her heart racing. She grabbed her handbag, feeling the weight of the confrontation with Ethan still pressing down on her. She didn’t want to talk about it, didn’t want to relive the pain, but she also felt the need to explain herself.