Chapter 157

• The next morning, Lily stirred awake, immediately feeling the ache in her waist and the soreness in her body. She groaned softly, stretching her arms before catching a glimpse of herself in the mirror across the room. Her eyes widened slightly at the sight—her skin was dotted with faint marks, souvenirs of last night’s passionate escapades. Shaking her head with a wry smile, she muttered to herself, "Ethan really went overboard."
• Turning to check the time, her casual glance at the clock turned into a double-take. "Oh, wonderful," she sighed. "It’s already 10:30." Remembering she had plans to meet Riley at 10, she shrugged and chuckled. "Well, she can wait. What’s another hour?"
• Unhurried, Lily stepped into the bathroom and treated herself to a long, soothing shower, letting the warm water ease her tired muscles. By the time she finished, she felt refreshed and ready to tackle the day. She made her way to the dining table, where Ethan had left a delicious breakfast for her before heading to work. After eating leisurely, she dressed up and finally left for the café.