Chapter 990

There was also ruefulness and judgment in their expressions. The passengers in the bus looked at them with disgust and prejudice. Lily's head was pounding. "Can you just let me finish what I'm saying?" "No!" Maryanne pointed at her. "Stop following me!" She rushed across the street during the last second of the red light, weaving through traffic to the other side. Lily wanted to chase after her, but it was too late—vehicles were already moving. She took a deep breath but could only watch as Maryanne walked away. In the end, she pulled back the foot she had lifted to step forward. She called Maryanne, but her phone was off. She didn't know whether she had been blocked or if her phone was truly off. Lily had no choice but to go home and complain to Xavier about being played by Richard. Richard had asked her to act as a mediator between Maryanne and Nicole and help ease their relationship, but it was obviously a deliberate attempt to stir conflict. She had just sent the message whe