Chapter 9
Lily never thought she’d survive.
When her eyes fluttered open again, Emma’s tear–swollen face filled her
vision.
“Lily, thank goodness you’re alright. I’d never forgive myself otherwise.
Does your wound hurt?
Don’t worry, I’ve got the best doctors treating you. They won’t let it scar.
“It’s just a scratch. Really, Emma, don’t blame yourself or worry.”
Burning pain shot through her hands as Lily clenched her teeth and pulled Emma into an embrace.
“Actually, I meant to tell you yesterday. It’s late now, but promise you won’t be mad?
I’m flying back to New York this afternoon. My family’s pushing that arranged marriage. My flight’s booked–will you see me off?”
Emma froze at the sudden news, fresh tears spilling down her cheeks.
“What?!
Leaving so suddenly? And getting married?
Will you ever come back? What’ll I do when I miss you?
”
Lily sighed, murmuring reassurances until Emma finally calmed.
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They whispered heartfelt goodbyes before Emma reluctantly went to handle discharge paperwork.
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Lily winced while changing clothes when Victor shoved the door open, his expression dark.
“You attacked Sophie then tried burning her alive. Admit it.”
Seeing him stirred nothing in her heart, Lily said with icy voice.
“She says it, you believe it?
No evidence needed?”
“Yes. I’ll always trust Sophie unconditionally. No evidence required!”
Victor cut her off, refusing to hear explanations.
His frozen glare told Lily persuasion was futile.
She offered no defense, just a hollow smile.
“Why are you here then?”
“To drag you over and make you apologize to Sophie!”
He seized her injured wrist, yanking her toward the door.
Fresh blood bloomed on her bandages as pain brought tears to her eyes.
She choked back sobs, struggling violently to break free.
Emma returned just then, immediately shielding Lily behind her.
Victor glared at them both, his tone brooking no argument.
“Move!
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She must apologize to Sophie today!”
“No!
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Lily did nothing wrong! You favor Sophie, but my room has cameras! Everything’s recorded! If you want her apology, check the footage first!”
Emma stood her ground, voice raw with defiance.
Victor’s temples pulsed with rage until Sophie’s message lit his phone.
He swallowed his anger, storming out with a final threat:
“Fine! We’ll review the footage tonight! With hard evidence, let’s see what excuses you’ll make!”
The room plunged into silence as he slammed the door behind him.
Emma tended to Lily’s wounds while whispering apologies.
Lily gently shook her head, wiping the tears from Emma’s eyes.
“Emma, don’t apologize. It’s never been us who were wrong.
I’m leaving soon. Promise you’ll take care when I’m gone.”
Emma nodded fiercely, accompanying her to collect luggage before driving straight to the airport.
The flight to New York announced boarding as Lily gave her one final embrace, turning resolutely toward the gate.
Seated on the plane, Lily deleted every trace of Victor’s contacts.
Emma’s last message flashed across her darkening screen:
“Lily, I hope you can be happy after you get home. Tonight, I’ll uncover
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the truth and clear your name.”
Lily smiled at the fading screen before gazing at clouds outside.
Truth? Justice? None mattered now.
Victor and all the pain he brought had vanished from her memory.
She would leave it all behind.
Forever and completely.
