Chapter 124

• As the couple lost themselves in their kiss, the warmth and intensity of their emotions were palpable to everyone in the room. The onlookers smiled knowingly, sensing they were witnessing a moment too intimate to intrude upon. Authur gently cleared his throat, signaling to Beatrice. With a shared understanding, they quietly left the room, followed by the others, leaving Ethan and Lily alone to savor their reunion.
• Ethan’s kiss was initially rough, a vent for his bottled-up frustration, jealousy, and irritation. He nipped and claimed her lips as if to erase all traces of the earlier events that had tormented him. Gradually, the kiss softened, transforming into something tender and deeply emotional. Lily took the lead, pouring her unspoken fears and overwhelming relief into the kiss.
• Every touch conveyed her emotions—how terrified she had been, how helpless she had felt, and how desperately she needed him by her side. Through that kiss, she clung to the reassurance that he was alive, safe, and there with her. She kissed him as if the world might end if she didn’t, holding on to him like a lifeline.