Lilith noticed Sebastian hadn't come to the office today. She knew his schedule inside out, and the fact that he'd messaged her early to reschedule all his important meetings only confirmed he wasn't planning to show up. Adjusting his schedule, she kept her focus on her tasks throughout the day, though a dull ache in her stomach reminded her of her discomfort.
Whole day she found herself glancing at her phone every now and then, waiting for a particular call. And sure enough, just after office hours, her phone rang—the Brook family. Her eyes glinted with a wicked spark as she answered, already prepared for the familiar pretense.
"Hello, how are you, dear?" came the sickly sweet voice of Rayan's mother, her tone dripping with artificial warmth.
"Aunty, how are you?" Lilith replied, attempting a gentler tone, but her voice naturally came out cold and clipped.
