Chapter 381

Terence hesitated, words on his tongue but never spoken. He quietly watched her. "Lily, I—" "Terence," Lily interrupted him. "The apartment in Bayview Gardens and Ms. Cane were your arrangements, right? Was it because Maryanne begged you to help? She's something, always putting you in difficult positions. "If word got out, it wouldn't harm my reputation much, but what about yours? It might affect your chances of finding a girlfriend. You shouldn't agree to such unreasonable requests from her in the future." Her words were deliberate, feigning ignorance while making her point clear. How could Terence not understand? His expression darkened briefly before returning to normal. "It was just a small favor, nothing worth mentioning." If news of this spread, it would indeed harm Lily's reputation. But he could wait. He had already waited so long—what harm was there in waiting a little longer? He wanted to ask if she was truly still married. But seeing her like this, he knew she wanted t