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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