Before he could utter another single word to me, I ended the call and shut off the phone. I took a deep, shaky breath to calm my nerves. Lily walked over to the bed and held my hands tightly in hers.
"Don't worry, Ana," Lily said softly, looking into my eyes. "He will never find you here."
The next day was Lily's birthday. I woke up very early in the morning just to wish her a happy birthday, wanting to make sure she knew that I truly held her in my heart after everything she had done for me.
"Happy birthday, Lily," I said, offering her a genuine smile as she walked into the kitchen.
She smiled brightly and pulled me into a warm hug. "Thank you, Ana. Today, you should just relax and enjoy yourself. Some of my old friends are coming over to the house later to celebrate with me."
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