Chapter 258

Lily wrapped both her hands around the warm cup of coffee, staring at the surface like it might give her an answer. “I really don’t understand him,” she said, her voice tight with frustration. “He’s so unpredictable. One moment he’s there, the next he’s gone. He doesn’t explain anything.” Noah was sitting across from her in her office, leaning back slightly in her chair. She took a slow sip of her coffee and watched Lily carefully. Since she arrived, all she had talked about was David. Every complaint, every sigh, every confused thought somehow circled back to him. “Then try to understand him,” Noah said calmly. Lily looked up at her, annoyed. “How? He doesn’t say anything. Not a word. What am I supposed to understand from silence?” Noah sighed. She set her cup down and leaned forward, resting her elbows on the table. “Have you looked at yourself lately?” Noah asked gently, but firmly. “You’ve been pushing him away the whole time. How do you expect him to open his mouth when you shut e