Chapter 16

Lillian's perspective

My encounter with Chloe earlier made my interest in shopping vanish entirely. After parting ways with Rebecca, I found myself standing by the roadside, calling for an Uber, yet none seemed to accept my request.

As it was still early, I resolved to embark on a solitary stroll along the sidewalk. I didn't know what to do as well if I returned to the Amus family this early.

As I walked, my vision became increasingly blurry, and when I reached up to rub my eyes, I discovered a misty film that had accumulated within them. Was it the news of Kayden and Chloe's engagement that made me tear up, or was I simply feeling melancholic about my own circumstances?

Or, could it be that my earlier fit of rage had caused my tears to well up?

Suddenly, I heard a car horn from my left side. I turned my head and saw the man from the coffee shop earlier.

What did he want? Was he trying to talk to me?

"Get in, I'll give you a ride," Ismail said calmly. "I happen to be going to the