Chapter 120

• Lily's eyes widened with realization as she took in the presence of her in-laws. Despite the nervous flutter in her chest, she managed to steady herself, forcing a calm expression onto her face. This was not how she had imagined meeting them for the first time—in a sterile hospital room, with her husband lying unconscious on the bed. If Ethan were awake, he would have been her shield, holding her hand and giving her strength to face this moment.
• At the start of their marriage, Lily had insisted on keeping their relationship a secret. The constant intrusion of paparazzi and the weight of societal expectations had been too overwhelming to bear. Back then, she wasn’t ready to face her in-laws either. But now, things had changed. She was no longer afraid of the world finding out about their marriage. She loved Ethan deeply, and though she still wished for privacy, she was ready to stand by his side, regardless of public opinion.
• “Mom, Dad... she... she is...” Ivy stammered, her voice trembling with fear and hesitation. She looked caught between loyalty to her brother and fear of her parents' reaction.