Chapter 13: Meets a new man

Lily had been single for a while, but she finally felt ready to start dating again.

She joined a dating app and started swiping through profiles.

One profile caught her eye. His name was Tom, and he seemed like a kind and funny guy.

Lily and Tom started chatting, and they hit it off right away.

They talked for hours about everything from their favorite movies to their hopes and dreams for the future.

Lily felt like she had finally found someone she could be herself around.

"So, do you want to go out on a date with me?" Tom asked, a hopeful smile on his face.

Lily hesitated for a moment before nodding. "I would love that," she said, a small smile forming on her lips.

Lily and Tom's first date was a success. They went to a local restaurant and talked for hours over dinner. As they walked back to their cars, Tom turned to Lily.

"I had a really great time tonight," he said, a soft smile on his face.

Lily smiled back. "Me too," she said, feeling butterflies in her stomach.

Lily and Tom con