LILY'S POV

Robert came closer.

Though I was crumbling on the inside, I strengthened and braced myself for whatever scolding I might receive. If he could lash out at me the way he did when Scarlett lied that I had hit her on the stomach, who knew what he could do now that I accused her of something this serious?

"Lily..." He pronounced.

I know I wasn't supposed to feel this way now but the way he called my name ignited a spark I didn't know existed inside me for some time now.

I took in a deep breath, trying to maintain my feeble control as I waited for whatever...