Chapter 248

Her phone vibrated in her pocket. She pulled it out and answered, “Yes… okay, I’ll be there.” She hung up and stood. “Mum, I need to go. Please look after Danish.” “But you haven’t eaten anything,” Olivia said. “It’s fine, Mum. I’ll grab something on the way. I’ll get my bag.” She turned to head upstairs, but her steps froze when she saw David standing a few meters away. His eyes were red and sharp, his jaw tight like he was forcing himself not to explode. Lily frowned. She had no idea what his problem was now. She ignored him and walked up the stairs. He didn’t follow. When she came back down, bag in hand, he was in the same spot in the living room. Not even an inch moved, standing like a statue. “What’s wrong? Planning to stand here all day?” she asked as she passed him. Her voice was calm but distant. She didn’t expect him to move. But suddenly her wrist was grabbed, hard, and she was pulled back. “What the hell is wrong with you?” she snapped, trying to yank her hand away. His grip