As Caleb accompanied Lily throughout the night, Samuel couldn't contain his irritation. He watched closely as Caleb and Lily talked, laughed, and seemed to enjoy each other's company. Every laugh of hers echoed in his ears like a challenge, and every gesture from Caleb felt like a blow to his pride.
Samuel became increasingly bothered by Caleb's presence next to Lily. He couldn't shake the feeling that Caleb was intruding on his territory, taking advantage of the situation to get close to her in a way he couldn't. And as the two continued to chat and have fun, Samuel felt a boiling anger inside him, a mix of jealousy and frustration.
Unbeknownst to him, Samuel began to follow Lily's footsteps around the party, keeping his distance but always keeping them in sight. He watched with s
