My Husband's Affair My Anniversary Gift (Lily and David) novel Chapter 61

The silence stretched, thick with tension.

David’s jaw tightened, his voice dropping low, almost dangerous. “You’ll regret this, Lily.”

Her hand pressed against the door, her chin lifted. “No. The only regret I have is ever giving my heart to you.”

Her words cut deeper than a knife. His eyes darkened, fury and hurt colliding in them, but he couldn’t form a reply.

Lily pushed the door again, forcing him to move back. This time, he didn’t stop her. She stepped inside and shut it firmly, the sound echoing in the hall.

On the other side, David stood still. His fists trembled, his eyes burning red, his chest heaving with unspoken rage.

Inside, Lily pressed her back against the door, tears finally slipping down her cheeks. Her hands clenched, her heart heavy, but her resolve was strong. She would not go back. Not this time.

Outside, David’s figure remained by her door, unmoving, like a shadow that refused to leave.

The night deepened around them, both hearts bleeding, both stubborn, both unwilling to bend.

The next morning, Lily was still lying in bed, staring at the ceiling when her phone buzzed. She turned slowly, not expecting anyone to call this early, but when she saw the name flashing on the screen, her eyes widened a little—Olivia.

Her heart gave a small jolt. But after a few rings, Lily pressed answer.

“Hello…?” her voice was soft.

“Lily?” Olivia’s voice came faint through the receiver, weak but still warm. “It’s me. I hope I didn’t wake you.”

“No, no… mum, I was already up,” Lily said quickly, sitting up now. “Are you… are you okay?”

There was a short pause before Olivia answered. “I’m at the hospital. They said I should stay for some more observation. I just… I wanted to hear your voice.”

Something in Lily’s chest tightened. She pressed her lips together, fighting back the sting in her eyes. “I’ll come right away,” she whispered.

“You don’t have to trouble yourself, dear,” Olivia tried to say, but her voice trembled, betraying her weakness.

“I’m coming,” Lily said firmly this time. “Wait for me, okay?”

She ended the call before Olivia could object.

By the time Lily reached the hospital, the sun had barely climbed above the skyline. She carried a small bag with some fruit and a thermos of warm porridge she had prepare in a rush. The smell of disinfectant hit her nose as soon as she entered the hospital lobby, and her chest felt heavier with every step toward Olivia’s room.

When she pushed the door open, she saw Olivia lying in bed, propped up with two pillows. She looked pale, her once-bright face dimmed, but when her eyes landed on Lily, they softened instantly.

"Mum"

“You came,” Olivia murmured, a smile tugging faintly at her lips.

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