Chapter 148

After dinner, Lily quietly washed the dishes, the sound of running water filling the silence. When she turned off the tap and wiped her hands, she could still feel his presence behind her, the steady weight of his gaze. She walked toward her room, trying to ignore it, but the faint sound of footsteps followed. She stopped abruptly, anger rising in her chest. Her fists tightened, and her teeth ground together. This man… he’s really shameless. She turned, glaring at him. “Leave now. Your lover must be waiting for you. I need to sleep.” David didn’t even flinch. “No one’s waiting for me,” he said quietly. “And I don’t want to be alone tonight.” Lily let out a sharp breath and turned away. “Not my problem.” She walked into her room and slammed the door, twisting the lock firmly. She didn’t trust him not anymore. “Lily,” he called from outside, knocking once. “Are you really going to let me sleep out here?” She ignored him and went straight to the bathroom. The warm shower helped wash away