(Lily is light) Chapter 1
It was my seventh years with Trent Holloway. I’d gotten him a present a marprise. Too bad w him chatting with his buddies.
a few minutes late to the party. When I arrived, I heard
Trent, when was the last time..? A guy asked with a meaningful smile on his face. Everyone understood.
Trent raised an eyebrow, unflappable.“Yesterday. In the car.”
Boom. The room exploded.
Dude, seriously? Come on, tell us. How was it?”
The woman in his arms giggled, burying her face in his chest. He smirked, saying word by word. “Hest sex ever.”
“Hahaha! I knew it! Nothing’s better than being someone’s dirty little secret.
Yeah, Trent. People like us… we all cheat, don’t we?
“Just keep it on the down low, and we’ll be fine. Lily won’t find out.”
Hearing my name, the smile vanished from Trent’s face. He went stone–cold. Keep it between us, or you know what’s gonna happen.”
“Yeah, yeah! We won’t even say a word.”
But I heard every word they said. Their laughter bounced off the walls, but all I felt was cold and numb. My legs felt like lead. Like a ghost, I walked out without a thought
Thad
idea know how long I had walked. Perhaps it was even longer than the way Trent carried me home when I sprained my ankle in the snow at the age of seventeen…
I never doubted his love, but things changed. They always did. My decision to leave was made that night.
“Ms. Lily Evans, are you s sure you want to cancel all your identifying information? That means you’ll cease to exist; no one will be able to find you.
After a short silence, I nodded resolutely
“Yes, I’m sure”
The clerk seemed surprised, but recovered quickly. Understood. We’ll get it done in a month. Please be patient.”
Leaving the office, I unlocked my phone and booked a flight to the UK for a month from then. Across the street, a giant screen showed a live press conference for Holloway Industries. Trent was introducing a custom–designed diamond ring.
It was handcrafted by a master jeweler, a blend of platinum and intricate textures; every detail screamed luxury. The setting featured delicate pearls and dazzling diamonds. The ring shimmered under the lights, like the brightest star in the night sky.
It was called Lily’s Light,
He named it after me, proclaiming to the world his undying love for me.
Lily’s Light instantly blew up on social media. Everyone was gushing about our “romantic love story“,
After the conference, the news showed street interviews.
“Maam, have you heard about Mr. and Mrs. Holloway’s enviable love story?”
A middle–aged woman, whose eyes full of longing, said, “Of course! Mr. Holloway even made a movie about Mrs. Holloway’s daily life! She loves sycamore trees, so he planted them in their backyard! I told my husband to do something like that, such as plant a single flower for me, but he just said. he couldn’t! It drives me crazy!”
The reporter interviewed others.
A teenage girl, brimming with excitement, said, “Mr. Holloway is like the leading man in a romance novel! Three years ago, Mrs. Holloway needed a liver transplant. Mr. Holloway’s liver was a match, and he went straight into surgery, no matter how others tired to stop him. He said Mrs. Holloway was his whole world, and without her, his world would collapse. He’s just a dream of all the girls!”
The reporter asked countless people. They were all envious of me
Watching the interviews, 1 bitterly smiled. I’d always had plenty of suitors, thanks to my looks. But my parents divorce made me cynical about love. Therefore, for a while my mantra was “Sorry, I’m not into long–term relationship“.
Until Trem came along. Unlike the others, he pursued me relentlessly for five years. My repeated rejections only made him more determined. Once, I just
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mentioned how beautiful taihangia was, and he risked his life climbing a cliff to get it. He almost died on the way
That was when I fell for him.
His love did not fade with my being with him; it only deepened, melting my icy heart. He proposed five hundred and twenty times before I finally said
When he knelt down with a ring in his hand, I said with tears streaming down my face, Trent Holloway, I take you to be my husband, to have and to hold from this day forward, for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, until death do we part. But there’s one thing. I can’t tolerate lies. If you lie to me, I will disappear from your life completely!”
The beautiful memories were shattered, reduced to ashes by the brutal truth. Three months ago, I found Trent had a mistress. He was with me by day, with her by night. His heart was already split in two.
A bitter smile touched my lips as I switched off the TV. I printed out the divorce papers and signed my name, literally and seriously. What I said at the altar came true, and I would keep my promise. I’d vanish from his world forever!
I placed the divorce papers in a beautiful box and carefully wrapped it. An hour later, Trent rushed in
He didn’t even take off his coat. He trotted to me and held me close, Honey, I’m sorry for being late. I went to get your gift. Don’t be mad, okay?”
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He took out Lily’s Light, trying to appease me. His white shirt had lipstick on the collar, and the top button was undone. As I looked down, the bickeys and scratches below were like needles to my eyes.
Did he really go to get the ring, or did he go to sleep with that woman? He probably just got out of her bed.
Trent didn’t know what I was thinking. His eyes were full of tenderness as he put the ring on my finger. The diamonds sparkled, highlighting my features.
“Honey, you’re gorgeous,” he said sincerely, awestruck.
I showed no joy. I just handed him the box with red eyes. This is for
Trem looked puzzled. “What’s this?”
you.”
I forced a smile.“A return gift. It’s our anniversary, you gave me a gift, and I have to give you one
Trent’s eyes
lit up. He intended to open. iL
I stopped him “Open it after a month.”
“Why?” He was confused.
I said slowly, “Only after a month will this gift be more meaningful.”
Trent paused, then kissed my forehead.
Whatever
you say, honey. I’ll wait for the surprise.”
He then, like an obedient child, took a sticky note and carefully placed it on the box: Open in one month
I watched him silently, thinking, Trent, I hope you’ll be really surprised then.”
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