Becoming strangers again (Lily and Ryan)

Chapter 76

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I raised an eyebrow skeptically. “And how exactly did she manage to find it inquired. Winte firas aware det her father t a prestigious legal firm, obtaining such sensitive documents recidired more them just connections.

My father shrugged indifferently. “Honestly, I don’t know, and frankly, I don’t cure to knew he admitted tux) maring the document in my direction. “The important thing is that we have it in our possession o

Despite the significance of the evidence we now held, I couldn’t shake the uneasy feeling gawing at the pet oder “Any updates on the individual responsible for putting us through this ordeal?” he pressed, has gave feed on the t

continued to eat.

I swallowed hard, feeling the weight of his stare. “She may be hiding at her grandmother’s place? 1 indoned tam Tox dispatched my men to bring her in.”

He nodded curtly as he rose from his seat. “I’ll let you get back to your food, he remarked, pasting the document further across the table towards me. “I just stopped by to show you what we have. So, get yourself busy. We’re paying that while CEO, who doesn’t know how to keep his promises, a visit.”

I nodded in acknowledgment. “I’m sorry, but I can’t see you to the door right now. I’m in the middle of exting 1 explained unapologetically.

He scoffed dismissively. “I know you’re not sorry,” he retorted, his tone laced with amusement. Lifting thy head, 1 thet gaze head–on. “What? You’re practically a mini version of me, so can read your thind

Ignoring his comment, I returned my focus to my meal. It was clear he wasn’t going to get a reaction one of the Wha resigned shake of his head, he turned on his heel and walked away, leaving me to finish try dinner in peace.

After dinner, I retreated to my room in hopes of catching some much–needed sleep, knowing that torhofform be a long day. However, after an hour of tossing and turning in bed, it became apparent that even sleep was eluding me

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Frustrated, I reached for my phone and decided to FaceTime Lily, longing to hear the voices of her boys. After a few rings she answered. “Hey,” her voice greeted me, instantly calming my restless mind.

“Hey,” I replied, noticing the faint glisten on her face. “What are you up to?” I inquired, already feeling mischievous thoughts creeping into my mind about our conversation tonight.

“Skincare,” she responded, her tone relaxed. “You ended the call abruptly last time. Did everything go well today? the asked, her concern evident.

I nodded. “By tomorrow, I should have everything sorted out,” I assured her, though secretly hoping that there wooldave be any unexpected obstacles standing in our way.

“Best of luck,” she wished me sincerely, her voice tinged with uncertainty. “Although, with YAEW Company moolved, in doesn’t sound like everything will be resolved that easily.”

I raised an eyebrow in confusion. “What are you talking about?”

“They released a video an hour ago,” she disclosed, her voice tinged with concern. They sand they’re going to me, mb nothing is going to stop them.”

I chuckled softly, though inwardly feeling confident. “They’re just trying to garner sympathy from the public. It’s a perfect marketing strategy, I remarked, trying to downplay the seriousness of the situation.

Lily nodded in agreement. “Either way. I just want you to be relieved of this stress, she said sincerely, her concern for easy well–being evident.

I couldn’t help but smile at her words. “What about the boys? I’d love to speak to them I in

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“They re already fast asleep she informed me gently, her tone softening

A pang of guilt washed over me. Tve really missed them I admited, longing to be with my boys.

“They’ve missed you too Lily reassured me, her voice gentle. But I’ve explained to them that you have something important to handle, and that you’ll be back soon. So please, de pot end up in jail. It would be difficult to explain that to them,” she teased lightly, trying to lift my spirits. Còntens bel0ngs to Nô(v)elDr/a/ma.Org

I chuckled lightly. “Sure, ma’am” I replied, trying to lighten the mood. However, my mind drifted to something that had slipped my mind amider the chane. “What about jake? He hasn 1 done anything stupid, has he**

There was a brief silence on the other end of the line, causing a knot of concern to form in my stomach “Lily?” I callest out. sary worry growing “What did her dur

She shook her head, her voice sober. “He didn’t do anything,” she assured me, though her tone betrayed a hint of distraction. “I just red something i need to attend to right now.”

Before I could respond my phone vibrated with an incoming call from Angela. “Let me call you back, love,” I saal has putting Lay on field and answering Angelo’s call. “This had better be serious,” I stated, my tone more urgent

Angelo’s voice came through the line, grave and solemn. Sophia was found dead in her grandmother’s apartment,” he anforandre, and my eyes widened in shock. Her body is still warm, which means it happened not long ago

My heart sank as the situation but mar. Sophia’s mother would undoubtedly name me as a suspect.

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