"I never judge anyone," Lillian stated, her voice trembling with suppressed rage. She felt blindsided by Lewis's harsh remark, something she never expected from him.
"You do," Lewis retorted calmly. His fingers gently grabbed a few of her hair strands resting on her cheek and tucked them behind her ear. Lillian immediately yanked his hand away, turning her back on him as she moved to the vase filled with roses. With shaking hands, she began to take the flowers out, trying to distract herself from the rising storm of emotions.
Before she could react, Lewis stepped closer and wrapped his arms around her from behind, pulling her into a firm embrace. His breath was warm against her ear as he spoke. "It hurts to hear the truth, doesn't it?"
"Get away! Don't ever meet me again," Lillian snapped, her voice laced with anger. She tried to free herself from his grip, but he held her tightly.
