Chapter 233

Lily let out a long breath and walked back toward David. He still stood there like he was carved out of stone. “What are you doing? Go get Danish. We’re going home,” she said, her voice flat. David stared at her for a second, his eyes unreadable, then turned around and walked back into the shop. “He’s in the second room,” Noah said from behind the counter when she saw David walk in. She looked at Lily with a worried face, but Lily ignored it. David went straight to the small room. Danish was curled up on the bed, deeply asleep. David bent down and lifted him into his arms with slow movements, like he didn’t want to wake him. His expression didn’t change, but he held the boy carefully. He stepped out with Danish resting against his shoulder. “We’re leaving. Bye and thank you,” Lily said, waving at Noah as if nothing was wrong. “Be careful,” Noah said, giving Lily that look again… the look that said she didn’t trust David at all. Lily rolled her eyes. "I'll be fine" she muttered under he