Chapter 152

• John’s POV
• I’m going to find Lily! The thought shot through me like wildfire, burning away every last shred of doubt and hesitation. A love so intense it could explode, a longing that reached deep into my bones, tore at my heart like claws. I have to see her. Now. Hold her. Kiss her. Confess to her. Beg her to forgive me. I can’t wait another second.
• I didn’t spare Grace another glance. I spun around and stormed down the stairs like a damn hurricane. Behind me, her stifled, incredulous screams chased after me: "John…!" "Please, believe me… I really didn’t mean it that way…" "I know I was wrong… It hurts so much… Can you please hold me…" Her voice turned into a whisper, like cobwebs being blown away by the wind, and I left them all behind.