When Love Fades to Ashes
William had once loved Lily, but his feelings for her had wavered the day Sophie risked her life to save him in that car crash.
Later, when he promised to marry Sophie and became engaged to her, his love for Lily transformed into love for Sophie.
Throughout their four-year engagement, Sophie had become the center of his world.
In truth, when Lily returned to the country, William saw her only as a younger sister. Everything he did for her stemmed from guilt over breaking his promise to love her forever.
That debt, however, was repaid when he chose to abandon Sophie to save Lily.
Just then, Lily entered William's ward and sat by his bed. "I heard you're not feeling well, William."