Chapter 254: Find us
"Lily, are you listening to me?" Alice’s voice cut through Lily’s thoughts, pulling her back to the present.
Lily blinked and looked across the table at her best friend, who was staring at her with a mix of concern and irritation. They were seated at their favorite café, a cozy place they frequented for their catch-ups. The aroma of freshly brewed coffee filled the air, but today, Lily couldn’t focus on anything but the turmoil in her mind.
"I’m sorry, Alice," Lily said, offering a weak smile. "I guess I’m a bit distracted."
Alice sighed, stirring her latte with a small spoon. "A bit distracted? You’ve been staring off into space for the past ten minutes. What’s going on?"
Lily hesitated, unsure of how to explain the whirlwind of emotions she was feeling. She picked up her coffee cup, cradling it in her hands as if it could somehow provide the answers she sought. "It’s just... Cage. He said he loves me."
Alice’s eyes widened, her spoon clinking against the cup as she set it down. "He what?"
Lily nodded, her own confusion mirrored in Alice’s expression. "He said he loves me. And I... I said I love him too."
Alice leaned back in her chair, crossing her arms. "Lily, you know I care about you, right? But I have to be honest. I don’t trust Cage. I’ve never trusted him."
Lily felt a pang of defensiveness rise within her. "Why? He’s been nothing but kind and supportive."