Chapter 56 A chance encounter with Andrew

Lydia's eyelashes fluttered lightly like dancing butterflies, the warmth still lingering on her cheeks.

Seeing Lambert's determined gaze, as if he wouldn't give up without a kiss, she reluctantly relented.

After all, she couldn't deny the stirring of her own heart, could she?

Taking the initiative, Lydia leaned in, her cherry lips brushing against Lambert's sensual jawline.

A fleeting touch, but before she could pull away, Lambert's large hand firmly held her head in place.

His gentle yet authoritative tongue ventured into Lydia's mouth, leaving her breathless before releasing her, a low chuckle rumbling from his chest as he rested his head on her shoulder, infecting Lydia with its vibrations.

She knew Lambert was genuinely happy, and suddenly, many of her worries from before seemed to dissipate.

Perhaps, even if he left the Halsey household, it wouldn't be as dismal as she imagined?

Besides, who's to say who would compromise first in the end? Lydia felt strangely certain about this i