Chapter 206

“Jabco… you were right…” The words froze the air in the room. David’s eyes darkened, the silence thick enough to break. He stared at her for a long time before speaking, his voice calm but heavy. “Who did you just call out?” He didn’t shout, but that quiet tone was even more frightening. Lily didn’t answer. Her eyes stayed closed, maybe pretending to sleep or maybe truly asleep. David touched her chin gently but firmly, trying to wake her. “Lily, who were you talking to just now?” Her eyes fluttered open. Still half-dreaming, she looked at him with tears in her eyes and whispered in a broken voice, “Jabco… I should’ve listened to you and left. I regret it so much…” David’s expression changed. “Run away? With Jabco? Regret?” No one answered. Only her soft sobs filled the room. His hands curled into fists at his sides. “For five years, you said nothing. And now you regret it?” His voice trembled with suppressed anger. Lily blinked through the tears, slowly realizing who stood in front of