Chapter 253: Confessing
Lily hummed softly to herself as she walked towards her apartment, the memory of her evening with Cage lingering in her mind. They had spent hours talking, laughing, and enjoying each other’s company. Cage was such a perfect gentleman, always attentive and kind, making her heart flutter with every smile and gentle touch. She felt a warm glow inside, a stark contrast to the anxiety that usually accompanied thoughts of her fiancé, Alex.
As she approached her apartment, Lily’s smile widened. She turned the key in the lock and stepped inside, flicking on the lights. Her cheerful expression froze, and a cold wave of fear washed over her. Alex was sitting on the couch, his eyes dark and intense, fixed on her with a gaze that made her blood run cold.
"Alex," she said, her voice trembling slightly. "What are you doing here?"
Alex stood up slowly, his movements deliberate and menacing. "I was waiting for you," he said, his tone flat and unyielding. "Where have you been?"
Lily’s mind raced as she tried to come up with a plausible excuse. "I was out with some friends," she said, forcing a smile. "You know, just catching up."
Alex’s eyes narrowed, and he took a step closer to her. "Really? And why do I find that hard to believe?"
Lily swallowed hard, her heart pounding in her chest. "What do you mean? Why wouldn’t you believe me?"
Alex’s expression hardened. "Because, Lily, you’ve been acting strange lately. Disappearing without telling me where you’re going, coming home late. It makes me think you’re hiding something."
Lily felt a surge of panic. She couldn’t let Alex find out about her meetings with Cage. She couldn’t afford to lose him, not now. "I’m not hiding anything, Alex. I promise."