Lily did not look like she was talking nonsense. Looking at the little guy's complexion, he was fair and cute. However, the fairness of his skin was weak and unhealthy, which made people feel bad for him. "How did this…" "It might be hereditary, but it’s not certain. The world is so big, and there are always some incurable diseases, which is not unusual,“ When he said that, he seemed restrained and calm. He did not sigh as if it were just a common disease. Seeing Lily staring at him, she may feel that her eyes were full of pity. She even took the initiative to say, "Miss, I'm not uncomfortable. I'm used to it. It doesn't matter."The more she did, the more uncomfortable she felt. After all, he was just a child. She was so young and yet so sensible. She even comforted Lily. What a good child. "There’s no cure? Like you said, the world is so big. There may be a possibility of a cure.”Mike shook his head, "I have seen many doctors, but this ailment is quit
"You miss them?" Lisa looked puzzled. "I remember you don't have any family. Do you have a boyfriend?"Lily smiled implicitly. Instead of directly answering the question about her boyfriend, she said, "I have a family, but I don’t keep in touch with them often."“A lot of guys are probably chasing after someone as outstanding as you,” Mike teased.However, Lisa waved her hand and replied to Mike, "You have no idea. Lily is an amazing person but still a workaholic. If it wasn’t for that d*uche…”Frowning, she suddenly forgot what that person’s name was, so she skipped it, "Anyway if he hadn't been chasing you so closely, I guess you'd still be single. I'm sorry."Suddenly remembering why they had broken up, she stopped immediately.Lisa did not know much about what had happened before. If it were not for this competition, she would never have had the chance to see her again. She only knew what had happened to Lily recently."It's okay," Lily smiled and said disapprovingly, "It's
After hearing that, the server breathed a sigh of relief, hurried over, and waved to let Helen up. Helen saw the signal and rushed forward in three steps but was stunned when she saw Lily and Lisa.She immediately turned her attention to Mike, saying, "Mike, I went to the hospital and discovered that you brought Nick home. Why didn’t you tell me about the discharge? Do you know how worried I was about him?!""Since you can see that he’s okay now, you can go," Mike said without any particular expression.Helen failed to convince Mike, so she looked at the child instead, "Nick, thank goodness you’re okay! Do you know how worried I was? It was all my fault! I’m so sorry! Are you feeling better now? Do you want me to accompany you and take care of you?”She opened her arms to hug Nick as she spoke. Lily glanced over, seeing Nick subconsciously avoid his mother’s hug. His body naturally moved back. "You don't need to take care of him. Just stay away from him," Mike said unceremoni
“Me?" Lisa did not expect Helen to blame her. Lisa pointed at herself, as she was shocked and angry. "You told me Lily was your friend last time. You asked me to trust her, which I did. Now you’re taking her to dinner with my man and son? What’s wrong with you" The more Helen spoke, the more it felt like the truth. Lisa was also annoyed and repeatedly nodded, "Yes, I didn't have a good heart! I didn't have the heart to help you bring Nick out to eat with you. I didn't have the heart to think that I could help you connect with your son. I didn’t have the heart to help you both make peace. Go ahead and blame me! It’s my fault for being blind and being friends with you!”"Lisa," Lily called softly, trying to ease the argument because it would negatively impact the child.She noticed Nick wanted to hide under the table as he nervously clenched his fingers together while his shoulders trembled. Lily would have gone to hug and coax him if it were not for the table between them.
Lily's smile widened when she noticed he was looking at her. Nick was a little surprised when Lily smiled at him. He stared at her for a while as his tense little face relaxed, and a glimmer of a smile appeared.The smile appeared to vanish in an instant because it was so brief. Lily did not rush to speak but instead offered him her hand. Her fingers curled slightly, and the palm face-up as if to extend an invitation. Looking at the hand full of kindness, he hesitated for a while, then carefully placed his little hand into her palm. Lily immediately held his hand and smiled even brighter at him. Then, she got a surprise. Nick's arms flew open, and he rushed to her, hugging her tightly. Lily was taken aback as she only wanted to soothe him. She did not expect him to be so vulnerable with her. Holding him gently while stroking his back with one hand to comfort him, she could feel that he was in distress. Mike watched the scene silently as his eyes brightened up.
The trip to Westwood finally came to an end. Lily and Alexander took the same flight back. Once they returned home, everything went back to normal. They resumed their work and were intensely busy. After all, they returned with honor. This was not only Lily’s honor but also the most significant award Rebirth had won since its establishment. After the competition, international perfumers would be aware of the company named "Rebirth," and they would know that its perfumer came in first place at the sampling competition, besting competitors from all over the world.The staff made special arrangements. When Lily returned to the company, they would open the doors to salute her with ribbons and balloons. "We congratulate our star on her honorable return!" Jenny was front and center. She started the applause, and after that, everyone else joined in to show their appreciation for Lily's accomplishment. Her abilities won over even those who had held prejudices against Lily
"Okay," Lily nodded and followed George to his office. He closed the door and peeked out before pulling down the blinds, giving off an air of mystery. He did not completely block the view from outside, though. "Ms. Christian."Lily was confused. Why did he suddenly address her differently?"I didn't know the relationship between you and Alexander earlier. Please forgive me if I did or said anything wrong,” he scratched the bridge of his nose and said a little embarrassedly.Lily understood now. Although George knew the headquarters assigned Lily, he did not know of her relationship with Alexander. After the kidnapping incident, it probably wouldn't be kept a secret much longer. However, he still did not know what the actual relationship between them was. He only knew that there was something between them. "Mr. Will, Mr. Russell and I…" "I don't know what the relationship is, but I won't ask. Don't worry. I’ll keep my mouth shut. Since you can’t say much about it
After leaving George’s office, Lily went directly to Jenny's office.Jenny was already waiting there, with Olivia as well. Not only was she there, but there was an opened bottle of champagne and three glasses on the table, apparently waiting for Lily to return to celebrate."Drinking during work hours? You girls are terrible!" Lily shook her head and said smilingly."Who said we were drinking? We’re just having a toast to celebrate!" Jenny corrected her, "Hurry up! Close the door!"After closing the office door and pulling down the blinds, the trio felt like criminals."Isn't the celebration after work? What's the hurry?" Lily said, but she still went over and picked up the glass."Tonight’s celebration is with everyone else. Now, it’s just the three of us. It's different!" Olivia raised her glass to clink Lily’s glass. "Congratulations! I'm so happy that you won the competition!”The trio was thrilled, especially Olivia. She had witnessed how Lily achieved success step by step.