I'm Your Stepping Stone but His Gem
Inside lay an exquisite lily pendant.
"Every year on your birthday, I'd have someone deliver a lily to the Kingston residence doorstep."
My hands flew to my mouth in surprise.
I had indeed received an anonymous lily every year. At first, I had assumed it was Grandpa's doing, then later, I guessed it was a romantic gesture from Michael. Thus, I never thought more of it.
"Why the lily?" I asked.
"Treyist scriptures describe the lily as pure and resilient, able to endure fire and not be burned. In my heart, you are just like the lily," Charles said, his gaze on me suddenly deep and tender.
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