CHAPTER 17: THE ENGAGEMENT

Lily’s Point of View

My life had turned into a roller coaster of the same routine. I visited the mansion, Thomas visited me, and we ended up in a restaurant or at one point Thomas’s office at Weston Global. Either way, my days were increasingly centered on marrying into the Weston family.

As usual, I stood at the towering mahogany double doors of the mansion before the butler, Abraham opened the door. This time, I wasn’t alone. My mum was beside me. We exchanged glances as the door opened and we walked in.

“Welcome, Mrs. Stack, Miss Stack,” Abraham said, his lips parting in a warm smile.

“Thanks, Abraham,” I said, flashing a smile. “Thank you,” my mum said, a half-smile on her lips.

He ushered us in. Again, I became tense. It had gradually become a habit anytime I was around a Weston. I guess the fear of the unknown choked me.

“It’s nice to have you in our home again,” Jessica said welcoming my mum with a kiss on the cheek and then me.

Mr. Weston gently shook our hands, welcoming a