In Lily's life, numerous changes have occurred, including the revelation of her real identity.
"What's on your mind?" Drew asked, hugging her from behind.
She was gazing out the window at their yard, contemplating some changes she wanted to make. Drew's arms tightened around her waist, and he kissed her shoulder.
A few days later, Kael was at work when Faye Burnham, an unexpected guest, came to see him. He hadn't seen her since his mother's birthday. What is she doing here? For the next few days, he made a conscious effort to forget about the woman, as she had wished. He wanted to refocus his goals and attention away from Faye because she was driving him crazy. However, Faye visiting him in his office raised serious issues for him because he had already decided to stay away from her due to the potential conflicts within their family. "Let her in," he instructed his secretary. A short while later, he watched Faye enter his room. In a dark pencil skirt and a light button-up blouse, she presented a polished appearance. When she saw his stern face, she gulped and shut the door. "I'm sorry for my sudden presence! What I need from you is important.” “Please take a seat.” Faye followed. "Thank you!" Kael got to his feet and walked over to the water dispenser. The woman's presence ma
Lily became uncomfortable with Faye in the room and felt her head growing heavy, knowing that the woman was there to invite her to testify as a witness in Carmela's case. "Can I call you Lily? You can call me Faye," the woman said earnestly. “Yes.” Faye continued, "I work for the legal team managing Carmela's case, and I'm here to encourage you to speak up and make your own defense.” The comment made Lily flinch a little. She had never met Finn's sister before, which immediately disappointed her. "I've decided not to pursue Kenneth's or Carmela's case any further. Faye, you probably know that I am a married woman, and I believe you know my husband if you're Finn's sister... I don't want to ruin Drew because of my darkest history, which might tarnish his reputation as the Waltons' successor." "But you are a victim, Lily! Yes, I know Drew, and I'm confident he will defend you! This is your chance to speak out!" "I already have! Do you really believe it's so simple to trust
"Is it true that you two have rekindled your relationship?" Lauren inquired, adopting the demeanor of an investigator.Faye couldn't hold back her tears. The conversation she had with Kael kept haunting her thoughts, and their kisses lingered vividly in her memory. She was acutely aware that she was betraying her commitment to Harry, but it felt beyond her control.
Danica was busy organizing her belongings when she heard a series of loud knocks on her front door. Curious and somewhat apprehensive, she cautiously approached the peephole to identify the visitor. As she caught sight of Brian's figure through the viewer, a shock of fear coursed through her, causing her to clutch her chest, as if his presence had the power to pierce her very soul.What is he doing here?
Kael brought Danica to his apartment, offering a place to stay after her harrowing encounter with Brian left her fearful of returning to her own place. At this moment, Kael was the only person she felt comfortable leaning on, as she didn't want to burden Lily, who was going through something even more challenging."Are you sure you'll be all right here?" Kael inquired, handing her a bottle of water.
Their reactions were immediate; both Danica and Orion's lips formed an 'O,' and they were lost for words at this revelation."What?!" Orion stood up.Danica, overwhelmed by emotions, covered her mouth and then burst into tears. "Dad, is this true?"
[This chapter may be unsettling for some readers due to the uncomfortable situations that Lily has had to confront in her past. If you prefer, you can skip this chapter and continue to the next one.] Seated at the front, under the scrutiny of the people observing the case, she gathered all her courage. Right! She shouldn't care about anyone else! "Lily, can you tell me about your relationship with the four defendants?" Attorney Gregory asked the initial question. "Kenneth is my stepbrother. I was thirteen when my dad and his mother got married. Soon after, my daddy brought him to our house... I met Keith because he often came to the house as Kenneth’s friend. I was in college when I met their three other friends,” she replied, her hand beginning to sweat. "How did you meet their two other friends?" "I-I was nineteen. There were several occasions when Kenneth had tripped me up. He threatened to harm my nanny if I didn't go with him… So, he took me to a hotel..."
Lily sat in the car, silently sobbing, her feelings wounded as she recalled and shared the past.Drew's phone kept ringing with calls from those interested in what had transpired in the courtroom, so he turned it off since he was no longer in the mood."Shhh..." Her husband gently caressed her back as he held her. She was still trembling