23 parts Ongoing Mature"Lily," Vivian's voice was smooth, but there was a sharp edge beneath her calm exterior.
Lily's breath hitched. She turned her head, unable to meet Vivian's eyes directly.
"Vivian... I'm with someone else now."
Vivian's eyes narrowed, a dark flicker of jealousy crossing her face.
She took a deliberate step forward, her gaze unwavering.
"Someone else?"
Lily nodded, her voice barely more than a whisper.
"Yes. I... I can't be here with you."
A cold smile crept across Vivian's lips.
"You think being with someone else will erase what we had? You think that will make me disappear?"
Lily's voice trembled.
"It's not about erasing anything. I just... I need to be away from you."
Vivian's eyes glinted dangerously.
"Away? Do you really believe you can hide from me? From what we are?"
Lily's fear was palpable. She gripped the armrests of the chair as if they were her only lifeline.
"Vivian, I'm scared."
Vivian stepped closer, her tone dropping to a chilling whisper.
"You should be. Because no matter who you're with, you will always be mine. And I'll make sure you know it."
The room seemed to close in around Lily as Vivian's words settled over her like a suffocating fog.
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Three years had passed since Lily Thompson fled from Dr. Vivian Kane's life, but the shadows of their turbulent past lingered. Now, unexpectedly reunited in Vivian's opulent office-adorned with rich mahogany and stunning city views-the blurred memories of their heated, unresolved relationship surged back to life. Lily, trembling with fear and nostalgia, faced Vivian's piercing gaze-one that mixed surprise with an unspoken intensity. The years apart seemed to vanish, leaving the room charged with a palpable tension. As their eyes met, it became clear: their unresolved past had found them once more, demanding confrontation and unearthing buried truths.