Chapter 77: The Meeting

The night before meeting Kade was restless for Lily. She tossed and turned, her mind swirling with anxious thoughts. What could he possibly want to talk about?

As dawn broke, Lily found herself bleary-eyed, her thoughts consumed by the impending meeting. She went through her morning routine like a mechanical doll, her motions automatic. Her reflection in the mirror revealed dark circles under her eyes, a testament to her sleepless night. Stress lines etched her forehead, and the remnants of tears from the previous days lingered.

Despite her trepidation, she couldn't help but recall Kade's alluring charm. His deep blue eyes, his captivating smile with those endearing dimples – it was a combination that had melted many hearts, and Lily had been no exception when she was very young. She couldn't deny his physical allure, but it was his personality that had shattered her illusions.

Yet, despite her internal conflict, Lily understood the gravity of this meeting. It felt like the key to unl