LILLIAN POV ONE WEEK LATER It's been a week since I left Michael's office and left his life for good. His confession about loving me still rings in my ears but I try to shun and forget his words. I always think of him, and I still can't forget about him, but I know I have to. The decision to stop whatever is going on between us was very good and it's for our good. “Hey darling, come join us for breakfast,” I heard Mom say excitedly, her gaze fixed on the stairs. “No, I can't, baby. I have a meeting to catch up with and_” Dad tried to say but Mom interrupted him instantly “Baby come on, you're also skipping breakfast today?” My mom asked, her voice filled with sadness and anger. “You haven't had breakfast with us for the past week,” Mom added. “I have an urgent meeting babe,” Miche

