Chapter 155

The traffic light turned red, and the car came to a stop. The two vehicles behind stopped too, keeping their exact distance. Lily’s heart thudded loudly in her chest. Her mind raced. Should she tell Noah to call someone? Should she take a longer route? Should she confront them? She shook her head, trying to steady her breathing. “Don’t panic,” she whispered under her breath. “Don’t give him the satisfaction.” When the light turned green, she took the next two turns quickly, merging into a crowded lane near her office. The sudden traffic worked in her favor, the two cars fell behind as the crowd of vehicles blocked their view. By the time she pulled into the company parking area, she couldn’t see them anymore. She exhaled, finally relaxing her shoulders. Maybe it was nothing after all. Or maybe they’d simply lost her. “See?” Noah said with a little grin, stretching her arms as if she hadn’t just slept through Lily’s mini heart attack. “Told you it was probably nothing.” Lily forced a sm