Chapter 40 : An Unexpected Surprise

*William*

"Willam, your lawyers require your review of these documents," Grace announced as she entered my office and added the papers to the pile already cluttering my desk. "You look stressed, William. You should take a day off."

I could hear the concern in Grace's voice, and she was right; I was stressed, but more than that, my mind was preoccupied with Lily.

The thought of not having any information about Lily's well-being was unbearable for me. Despite Eva's past wrongdoings, what she had done to Lily was the worst. It was infuriating to know that Eva was aware that by hurting Lily, she was also hurting me, yet she seemed completely indifferent. This was a new and unexpected side of her that I had never witnessed before.

Grace knocked on the door again.

"Come in," I shouted.

Grace hesitantly opened the door.

"I'm sorry, Grace. I didn't mean to snap at you. Lily broke up with me because of Eva and her heartless behavior."

"I'm sorry, William. I figured something wa