At midday, Lily Shaw was awakened by a ringing sound. She rubbed her eyes and frowned in dissatisfaction, getting up to pick up the persistently ringing phone.
Her sleepy expression changed instantly upon hearing the news from the other end of the call. She asked excitedly once again, "Brother? Is it really you?"
Confirming that the person on the other end was undoubtedly Jude, Lily Shaw's face, which had been gloomy for days, brightened like the clear sky after a storm, and her whole demeanor became lively.
Lily Shaw's excitement didn't last long. She suddenly thought of Aiden Grant's strange reaction yesterday and what he had said, furrowing her brows.
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The day of parting finally arrived. Although Lily Shaw would not see Aiden Grant off, after he pushed open the door and left, she lifted the quilt, standing barefoot at the window, watching his departing silhouette.
