Chapter 198

Lily frowned. What happened to him? she wondered silently. Did he even eat properly? Or sleep? But as soon as that thought crossed her mind, she shook her head angrily. “No,” she whispered to herself. “Why am I even thinking about this?” She looked away, her heart pounding with irritation. Whatever happens to him, it’s none of my business. He could fall apart, disappear, or go straight to hell, it has nothing to do with me anymore. She stood up, her voice sharp and cold when she finally spoke. “After you finish, leave the plate and go. I don’t want to see your face again.” David froze mid-motion, the spoon halfway to his mouth. For a long moment, he just sat there, silent, staring at the food. His hand trembled slightly before he finally put the bite into his mouth again. Lily didn’t wait for a reply. She turned around and walked straight to her room, her footsteps quick and firm. She didn’t look back once. The sound of the bedroom door closing echoed through the quiet apartment. David