Lily's heart ached, and she felt trapped – she couldn't leave, but staying wasn't much better.
Mocking voices filled her ears, and she was lost in her thoughts, haunted by the recent news.
Finally, she calmly took her seat. This time, she didn't stay because of someone specific; it was because of her dignity.
Five years had passed since she ran away when she saw James at her mother's wedding. Her immediate reaction was to flee, without any lingering emotions.
But now, her heart was in turmoil. The pain and hatred from five years ago still haunted her, yet she found herself loving James today.
It was as if her heart had shattered, and Lily gazed at the overly bright chandelier above, refusing to let the tears fall.
After a long moment, she lowered her head, forcing herself to accept
