LILY

The words rolled off her lips and echoed through the walls. Her eyes widened, and for a second, I regretted telling her. She was always the put-together one; if she reacted this way, I could only wonder what Joshua would do.

“On your first meeting?”

“The dinner.” I winced.

“Wait... why? And why didn't you tell us?”

“It is nothing.” I walked over and sank into the couch, my gaze dropping to my fingers.

“It is clearly something.” Rounding the table, she sat at the edge, her gaze soft and filled with concern. “Tell me exactly what happened.”

“I... after the dinner, we were having a friendly chat when...