Chapter 221

Lily felt something inside her collapse. Just a small crack at first. Then a deep tear that left her shaking. “David…” her voice slipped out weak. He stepped back. Putting distance again. Like he promised himself he wouldn’t let her close. “But one thing… you can’t take my son from me now.” David’s voice stayed flat, but there was a sharp edge under it. “You shouldn’t have come back. I didn’t go to you. You came back to me on your own. I didn’t even know that child existed. You brought him to me… so think about what you’ll do in the future with your son.” He paused, not turning. His shoulders were stiff. “You can do whatever you want with your life, but you can’t take him away from me now.” He finally moved, turning his back to her and walking toward the door. Lily’s throat tightened. Her eyes stung and her heart started to beat fast. She thought she was ready for this moment. She thought she could handle anger, shouting, anything he would throw at her. But this… This fear of losing Da