บท 137: A Kiss in the Dark Alley

Humiliated by a man she had respected since childhood, stripped of her dignity.

And yet... he hadn't been wrong about a single thing.

The gap between her and Alex Carter, from their cultural backgrounds to their essence, was vast…

"My father is a businessman who puts profit above all else. Don't dwell on what he said," Alex patted her shoulder gently. "You're the best woman I know."

Lily smiled and said goodbye to Alex as she stepped into the courtyard.

Usually, around this time, her aunt would have gathered her Mahjong friends for a game, but today, the house was eerily quiet.

In the living room, her aunt sat on the sofa, knitting a sweater, while her uncle sat across from her, reading the newspaper.

"Uncle, Aunt," Lily said softly, biting her lip as she stepped further inside.

Her uncle didn't even look up, focusing on the newspaper.