Chapter 86

Lily nodded quickly, trying to keep her voice steady. “Yes… I already promised someone else that I’ll have dinner with them. So, I can’t break my word. I’m sorry.” She lied. She hadn’t promised anyone anything. The truth was she didn’t want to go with Jabco. She didn’t want to start anything that would go beyond work. She already had enough pain with David, she couldn’t afford to create another misunderstanding or tie herself to someone else’s feelings. Not right now at least. Jabco’s eyes studied her face carefully. His lips curved slightly, not in a mocking way but like he understood something. “Then invite them too,” he said calmly. “We can all have dinner together. It’s no problem for me.” Lily blinked at him, her face tensing. “No… no, I don’t want to bother you. It’s your kindness already that you offered me dinner. I can’t drag someone else into it.” She shook her head, forcing a small smile, though inside she felt restless. Jabco leaned slightly on the car, his hands in his poc