Chapter 57

Lily hadn’t realized when exhaustion took over her body. The moment her head touched the pillow, sleep claimed her instantly. But peace didn’t last long. Her phone’s sharp ringing jolted her awake. She flinched, heart hammering in her chest as she blinked against the dim light of the bedside lamp she had forgotten to switch off. With sluggish hands, she fumbled around the small table until her fingers brushed against her bag. She pulled out the phone and glanced at the caller ID. Greenwood Realty. Her exhaustion lifted a little as she quickly answered. “Hello, Miss Lily,” came the polite yet hesitant voice of the agent she had dealt with earlier that day. “Yes?” she asked, sitting up, brushing her messy hair from her face. “We… we’re sorry, but we can’t proceed with your rental contract. The agreement you signed earlier—unfortunately, we must cancel it.” Lily’s tired eyes sharpened. “Cancel? What do you mean? We already signed the contract. I paid the deposit. You showed me the apartme