Chapter 35 - Chapter 35: The Path Forward

For Lily, the days that followed were a roller coaster of feelings. She felt as though she was standing on a brink, uncertain about whether to jump or turn around, following Ethan's confession in the park. Even when she was preoccupied with the daily turmoil of life, the weight of his words—his proclamation of love—remained in her thoughts. She had always taken great satisfaction in being in charge and living her life with direction and accuracy. However, now that Ethan's confession was lingering between them, she felt as though everything she believed to be true about herself was being questioned.