Semua Bab THE ART OF RUIN: Bab 11 - Bab 17

LILY'S POV “It's my mom!! I need to go!!" "What exactly is wrong with your mother??!! Talk to me Lily??”"I…I.. don't even know." My phone felt heavy in my hand, my fingers were shaking, and my heart was beating too fast.Ethan suddenly entered my room and was standing there, eyes full of concern.“Lily,” he said softly, “What happened? You look pale.”I couldn't say anything as I just looked on in confusion.“Esmeralda?? What's going on??? Will someone just talk to me??!!" My throat felt tight. “I… I just got a call. They said my mother was rushed to the hospital.”Ethan didn’t even blink before he moved closer. “Let’s go….right now…I’ll drive.”I simply nodded because my voice had already disappeared. I grabbed my bag with trembling hands, and he placed his hand gently on the small of my back, guiding me out of the room. Esmeralda squeezed my shoulder comfortingly. “Don’t worry about anything here and your Mother will be fine.” I nodded with a forced smile on my face.We l

LILY'S POV The moment I saw Esmeralda being manhandled, I first assumed he was a thief or maybe an assassin but he looked too scrawny to be one and I knew that this was something I could definitely handle myself.My body moved before my mind could catch up.The moment I saw the stranger’s hand gripping Esmeralda’s arm so tightly, something hot and fierce rose inside my chest. Anger and protectiveness collided at once.“Let her go!” I shouted as I rushed forward.The man turned sharply, surprise flashing in his eyes. Before I could reach Esmeralda, he shoved me hard in the chest. I stumbled backward, nearly losing my balance.It seemed I was wrong because he was strong as hell..I definitely judged this book by it's cover.“Stay out of this.” he snapped.My heart pounded, but I refused to back down.“Touch her again and I’ll scream so loud this entire house will wake up.” I warned, my voice shaking but loud. “And when my fiancé comes down, you won’t walk out of here the same way yo

LILY'S POV “Heyyyy…isn't this my trophy wife..” he slurred.This was definitely not a sight to behold.“What's going on Ethan?? Where have you been and you stink so badly." I said as I couldn't help but scrunch my nostrils from the alcohol smell oozing out of him.“I just went for a drink…I am fineeee." He said as he slurred his words.“Are you sure you are fine?? Because you don't look fine." “Go to bed, lillyyy…I am fineeee." Ethan didn’t fall asleep immediately and I didn't go to bed as he instructed.He sat on the edge of the couch, a glass dangling loosely from his fingers, his head tilted back, eyes half-closed like he was fighting something heavy inside him.“Ethan?? What's the matter?? Talk to me.." “I loved her,” he said suddenly.The words were slurred but honest.I stiffened where I sat beside him.“Adira,” he continued, laughing bitterly. “I really loved her.” he continued as my heart clenched."I know you did.” I said hoping my words could bring some sort of comfort