Lila blinked, unsure of what to say. The wise Dryad's words resonated deeply with her. Aurelyth continued, "Remember, Lila, not everything in life is perfect. Sometimes, we make decisions out of fear or uncertainty, but the truth of how we feel will always rise. Trust yourself, and trust your feelings for him. If you both allow it, love can blossom in unexpected ways."
Lila was silent for a long time, her thoughts a tangled mess. She knew what Aurelyth said was true. Her heart had already chosen William. The coldness she showed him was her way of protecting herself, not from him, but from the possibility of rejection. Yet, each time she pushed him away, the pain in her chest only grew stronger.
She needed to confront her feelings, not hide from them anymore.
