บท 88: Dinner Party III

"His thoughts had frequently wandered to her in these past few days.

 And that day she hugged him in Clara's apartment__ he slowly listened to his heartbeat and after some seconds, sighed deeply.

 Staring back into her eyes, a sad smile slowly appeared on his face and he slowly shook his head. "Lily... I think I'm in love with you," he muttered softly with another sigh.

 Lily bit her lips and lowered her head with a sniff.

 She knew it, the moment he barged inside the room with that anxious expression.

 He really did have feelings for her too. however__

 "Lily..." Jack slowly lifted her head with a pained look. "I'm a coward for not admitting it earlier... I'm so sorry Lily, I'm sorry."

 Lily sniffed then nodded slowly in understanding, also knowing that it was too late... She took a step back while more tears streamed down her face and just as she thought he was going to release her__