Chapter 14

• As Lily stood frozen in front of the door, her hand poised to turn the handle, she was startled by the sudden entrance of two men. They entered the room with an air of familiarity, their features strikingly similar to the man who had kissed her, albeit younger and less weathered by time. Lily's heart raced as she struggled to make sense of their presence, her mind reeling with confusion and uncertainty.
• "Um, hi," Lily stammered, her voice trembling with apprehension as she eyed the newcomers warily. "Who are you?"
• The two men exchanged a glance before offering Lily a warm smile, their expressions open and friendly despite her obvious unease.