Third party's POV
After informing Lily that Hunter was with Victoria, Hayden settled onto his sofa, discreetly observing her as emotions played across her face. It was evident that Lily was wrestling with inner turmoil, and something was clearly troubling her.
Suppressing the urge to envelop her in a comforting embrace and reassure her that everything would be alright, Hayden resolved to uncover the source of her distress so he could address it head-on.
Lily left his room, Hayden rose and poured himself a glass of scotch, hoping it would numb the ache in his heart.
When Lily had expressed her desire for them to cease their advances, it felt as though a cold spear had pierced not only his heart but also that of his brother. Though they had known Lily for only a month, they felt an inten
