Chapter 157

As they exited the airport, Roy started talking about their schedule again, but David wasn’t listening. His mind was already back home, already thinking of what he’d do the moment he returned. She could ignore him now, she could block him now but sooner or later, she would have to face him. And when that time came, David swore to himself, he wouldn’t stay silent anymore. This time, she would know exactly what it meant to provoke him. As soon as David stepped into his hotel room, he said to Roy in a low, firm voice, “Get me Lily’s office phone number.” Roy blinked, a little startled by the tone. “Now?” he asked carefully, already knowing the answer. David shot him a sharp glare as he tossed his coat onto the sofa. “Yes, now. Do you see any other time I’d mean?” His voice was clipped, his eyes dark and restless. He ran a hand through his hair, pacing once before stopping near the window. The city lights outside painted faint gold lines across his face, but his mood was far from calm. Roy