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The Unexpected Chemistry

Author: Stella Vivian
last update Last Updated: 2025-05-10 04:25:00

Chapter 13

Lilly's pov

By the time dinner was over, it was nearly 9 p.m., and Richard offered to drive me home. I didn’t want to admit it, but I was grateful for the company. The evening had been filled with so much unexpected warmth and ease, and I wasn’t ready for it to end just yet. I wasn’t ready to say goodbye.

As we stood by his car, I turned to him, my thoughts swirling like a whirlwind. “Thank you for dinner,” I said, my voice soft.

Richard nodded, his smile lingering, but there was something else in his eyes now—a quiet intensity that made my heart flutter. It was like I could see a different side of him, one that wasn’t about business or authority. “It was my pleasure, Lily,” he said, his tone unexpectedly tender. “And remember, I’ll be here when you’re ready.”

Before I could gather my thoughts, the driver opened the door for us. I climbed into the car, and Richard followed, settling next to me. As we began the drive to my house, the silence in the car was thick with unspo
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