CALISTA'S P.O VThe balcony was my place with Lilian.Her baby blue eyes were duller today, it was as if every time we were apart, something had sucked the light out of her, and I couldn't bear it.For a moment, I understood a fraction of the fear Roman felt after rescuing me from Joel's safehouse, then my eyes were tired and dull too, and I wanted it all to endLilian looks like that today, and I can't bear it.I placed my hand over her tightly folded ones. “Don't tell me that Lilian, I know something's wrong"She forced a smile, but it didn't reach her dull eyes. “It's really nothing—"“Please” I begged imploringly, softening my voice and expression. “Do not lie to me, Lilian. I am your friend, I can tell when something is wrong."Her chin quivered like she was about to cry, but Lilian shook her head, willing herself to be strong. She looked like she was about to brush off the issue again, so I tightened my hands on hersThe soft breeze from the garden blew past us, whipping our ha
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