Un libro al azar/A random book

You hated what he said, right?

In the quiet of her thoughts, Lily wrestled with the weight of his words. They echoed in her mind like a dissonant melody, stirring a storm of conflicting emotions within her. She wanted to deny it, to brush it off as a passing remark, but deep down, she knew the truth—he had struck a nerve, and it stung.

As she gazed into his eyes, searching for the courage to speak her truth, Lily felt a surge of frustration rising within her. How could he say such a thing and expect her to just let it slide? Didn't he understand the impact his words had on her, the way they cut through her defenses like a knife?

But as she opened her mouth to respond, a wave of uncertainty washed over her. Was it worth it to confront him, to risk stirring up a conflict that could tear them apart? Or was it better to swallow her pride and bury her feelings deep inside, where they could fester and grow like a cancer?

In the end, Lily knew that she couldn't ignore the truth any longer. She took a deep breath, steeling herself for the conversation ahead, and met his gaze with a steely resolve.

"Yes," she said, her voice steady despite the turmoil raging within her, "I hated what you said. It hurt me, deeply. And I need you to understand that."

With those words hanging in the air between them, Lily waited, her heart pounding in her chest as she braced herself for his response. Would he meet her honesty with understanding and empathy, or would he dismiss her feelings as insignificant, as he had done so many times before? Only time would tell.