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Chapter 62 Phone (I)
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2023-12-03 17:51:22In the sprawling apartment, only the two of them were present, the space echoing with emptiness and silence. Lily lay sprawled in front of the floor-to-ceiling window, doing nothing, not speaking, her eyes forlornly gazing out at the view, silent as if lost in a trance.
Julian Sterling had just finished a business call in the study. When he came out and saw her listless form, a pang of discomfort struck his heart. He strode over quickly, lifting her effortlessly around the waist and settling her onto the sofa, "Why are you as light as a feather?" Seeing her reluctance to speak, he kissed her forehead playfully, coaxing her, "What are you thinking about? Don't you love movies? We have lots of new ones at home. Why not watch them?"
Lily Parker's gaze fell, and she reluctantly allowed herself to be embraced, so she simply rested her hea
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Julian, a man who favored cleanliness, took a shower as soon as they returned. Lily was left alone in the living room, feeling as though she had forgotten something important. Then it struck her—she had not checked in with Nathan Brooks today. She rummaged through her handbag; her phone wasn't there. After searching around, she found it tucked away in a corner, turned off. She didn't think much of it and switched it on to call Nathan, ensuring him she was safe and exchanging a few words before hanging up.But no sooner had she ended the call than her phone screen lit up with an unfamiliar number. It was a new number, provided by Julian, and not many people had it. Who could it be?Hesitant, Lily still answered the call with a soft "Hello?"The moment the caller uttered
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To so blatantly despise him without a hint of concealment—was this how she felt about Julian Sterling? In a fit of rage, Julian punched the mirror wall beside him, and in an instant, it cracked like a spider's web. His fist was lacerated by the shattered glass, but he felt no pain, only a fixed gaze on Lily's eyes. Eyes that were naturally joyful, that once sparkled with the brightness of spring, now indifferent, now failing to see him in their reflection. Anger boiled within him, his heart seething with pain, his body trembling with fury, his handsome face flushed with a terrifying ferocity.Lily, with courage from some unknown reserve, laughed instead of crying. "Mr. Sterling, I truly pity you," she emphasized fearlessly. In her eyes, a person completely devoid of understanding love was the most pitiable creature in the world.
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Julian rushed back to the company for a signing meeting. After it ended, he didn't stay long; his mind was on Lily Parker alone in the apartment. He went out of his way to buy a variety of delicious foods to bring back to her, only to find Lily still lying in bed. His first reaction was to touch her forehead, and he quickly breathed a sigh of relief—thankfully, she didn't have a fever.He changed his clothes and carried her to the dining room, patting her head soothingly, "You look so listless. Hungry, aren’t you? Come on, eat something first." She silently took a few bites before putting down her chopsticks, which displeased him. "Is that all you're eating? Have a bit more!"She shook her head, "I feel sick, I can't eat anymore.""Where does it hurt?" He reached
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The brilliant sunlight streamed into the room, post-passion, where two people lay intimately entwined on the disheveled black bed.Julian Sterling's eyes were tightly closed, his breathing steady as if he were still asleep. His dark eyebrows, straight nose, and thin lips made his facial features strikingly handsome. His sleeping expression was as peaceful as a child's. But Lily knew all too well that when awake, this man was an imperious tyrant, a contradiction no one else could match. She slowly closed her eyes, tears flowing uncontrollably.Her silent sobs woke Julian. The intense lovemaking had drained much of his energy. Squinting at the clock, he muttered groggily, "Why are you awake? It's still early!" Only then did he sense something amiss. Looking down, he saw the person in his arms crying softly, her shoulder bearing the mar
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Lily Parker went to the piano room to practice because only the piano belonged entirely to her. It held no hurt, no betrayal; it was the last sanctuary in her heart.Professor Caldwell had hinted that there was another chance at the end of the year to compete for an exchange student spot. She should strive for it. Not only had she not become an exchange student, but Serena Winters had also been eliminated. The spot remained vacant, and Vienna's side meant to reassess at year's end. Being in her senior year, this might be her last opportunity.But how could she go now?"You've played the wrong note six times in a row, and it's a Mozart piece," a voice suddenly broke the silence of the piano room.Lily struck a loud chord in error, which resonated sharply through the air. She turned around in astonishment, then her face fell, "May I ask what brings you here?"Isabella de Valois found a chair and sat down, her smile radiant, "Oh, finding a powerful backer does give you a different kind o
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Such a name pierced right through Lily's heart, highlighting a wound deep within. If only she could erase all her memories, she wouldn't have to live in such pain. Yet, paradoxically, she clung to those memories, desperately recalling past sweetness to mask the bitterness of the present, like drinking poison to quench a thirst.Even she didn't know how she managed to utter that "Congratulations." It was as if driven by a single thought—she could not lose, not to Isabella. At least in front of her, Lily had to maintain the last shred of her dignity. She wouldn't allow Isabella to trample over her wounds and find joy. She didn't deserve that.Perhaps it was fate, but from that day on, Lily became a regular at the café, though she no longer sat by the window. The owner, Eleanor Brown, was an illustrator and a superb coffee
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Julian began to understand after Charlotte's talk. Just when he was at a loss for how to make amends, a timely call from his mother, Mrs. Sterling, came to his rescue. Mrs. Sterling called Lily directly. Lily was somewhat surprised and nervously answered, "Mom." "Lily, have your parents gone back?" "Yes." "Then why haven't you and Julian come back for dinner? Are you two having a quarrel?" Lily stuttered in response, "No, no, we're just busy, sorry, Mom.""I don't think it's just being busy. I asked Julian, and those rumors in the newspaper are all false. Don't worry too much about it," Mrs. Sterling reassured. "Yes, I'm fine, Mom. Don't worry about me," Lily responded. Mrs. Sterling was referring to the previous day's entertainment headlines, which speculated about Julian's new love interest. Lily had to admit, seeing that report did unsettle her for a moment.
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Even as a young boy, too proud to ask for help, he would just softly call her "sister," and she would relent. As he grew up and became a man in his own right, he no longer needed her help.Charlotte sat down again, "Now you're worried, but where was this concern earlier? Do you really want to lose your wife before you're happy?" "I won't divorce her. She can't make me," Julian said stubbornly.Charlotte shook her head disapprovingly. With that temper, it's a miracle things haven't fallen apart already. "What you need to do is keep Lily's heart. What's the use of just keeping her physically? Mom just asked about Lily; I guess she doesn't know about your issues, does she?""How could I tell her?" Julian nodded, then curiously asked what else their mother had said.
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The air in the room seemed to freeze."What did you just say?" Julian Sterling spoke softly but held Lily Parker's wrist tightly, his eyes narrowing dangerously. "I didn't quite catch that. Say it again."Lily lowered her gaze and took a deep breath. "I said, we should..." She hesitated.The all-too-familiar scent overwhelmed her as he swept her into his arms. He kissed her deeply, shutting down all the words she didn't want to hear, trapping them between their entwined lips and tongues.She widened her eyes and struggled weakly. Her feeble punches landed on him, neither hurting nor bothering him. She eventually collapsed into his embrace, allowing him to do as he pleased.
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