Chapter 657

As Terence drew closer to Lily, he clearly saw her eyes flickering with panic before she looked down. He stilled in front of her. After a few seconds, he gently pulled her into his embrace. Stiffly, Lily took a step forward and allowed him to wrap his arms around her. "Easy there," he said softly, lacing his fingers through her hair and ruffling it. "I'll give you plenty of time to wait until you can accept me. Now, go get some rest." He was gentle, yet Lily's heart clenched. A wave of bitterness suddenly crashed over her, leaving her on the verge of suffocating. Her arms froze midair. In the end, she still couldn't return his embrace. She merely gripped the hem of his shirt. "Go inside now." Terence released her and took a step back. "I'll wait until you go in." Lily nodded before quickly turning away and dashing toward the apartment building. Her hurried footsteps echoed in the air, but they were no match for the frantic rhythm of her heart. The moment she entered the elev