Chapter 217: Fall
As Abby left, Alice couldn’t help but watch the man beside her with a mixture of envy and curiosity. How had Abby managed to snag such a handsome man? She turned to Lily, expecting her friend to share in her disbelief, but found Lily preoccupied, her gaze scanning the room as if searching for someone.
Nudging her friend, Alice leaned in and whispered, "Who is that man? They’re saying he’s Abby’s husband. Is it true?"
Lily responded absentmindedly, her mind clearly elsewhere. "Yeah," she murmured, her attention still focused on the crowd.
Alice scoffed at Lily’s nonchalant response, her envy bubbling to the surface. "He’s too handsome for a freckle-freak-face," she remarked, her tone tinged with jealousy. "I want him."
Lily’s eyes snapped to Alice, a flicker of annoyance crossing her features. "Alice, I wouldn’t approach that man. Stay away from him" she scolded, her voice tinged with disapproval.
But Alice brushed off Lily’s admonishment with a wave of her hand, her eyes still fixed on the handsome stranger across the room. "I don’t see why not," she replied defiantly. "After all, a woman should always get what she wants, shouldn’t she?"
Lily sighed, realizing she couldn’t dissuade Alice from her desires. "Fine, do whatever you want," she relented, though there was a note of resignation in her voice.
As Alice continued to eye the handsome stranger, she couldn’t shake the feeling of unease that lingered in the air. Turning to Lily once more, she posed a question. "Don’t you want him too?" she asked, curiosity lacing her words.
Lily shook her head adamantly, her gaze drifting to where Cage stood outside. "No," she replied firmly. "I have my sights set on someone else." Despite her words, a pang of longing flashed in her eyes, betraying her true feelings.