David Redington suppressed the acid reflux that surged from the depths of his heart, as Lily Gray pushed him away and refused him.
He sighed helplessly, "Lily, I approached you just because I wanted to make sure you were doing well and to ensure your safety. I know. Trust is hard to regain once it's lost. I admit, it's our family who failed you."
"I've tried to advise my uncle, but to no avail. Nonetheless, I admit it's because of us that you had to part with Aidan Lucas and Ben Lucas. But Lily, I have not told anyone that I found you."
"Neither my parents, nor my uncle, are aware of this."
"I did all this just because I wanted to make up for it, to compensate..." As he said this, David felt only bitterness in his mouth.
"I don't need it!" Lily suddenly grabbed a cushion from the sofa and threw it at David.
If he hadn't mentioned Aidan and Ben, it would have been fine, but once he did, it reminded her of the heart-wrenching pain of parting from them.