The Rise of Lucas

Chapter 118

Following her father's declaration of her engagement to Xander, Lilian was swept up in a whirlwind of contradictory feelings.

Her house's once-familiar walls seemed to be mute witnesses to a choice that had been taken without consulting her. There was a noticeable tension in the home as she began to realize the truth of her circumstances.

In the days that followed, Lilian and her father's relationship became more distant and their discussions became more tense. The warmth that had previously characterized their relationship seemed to have been replaced by an unsaid wall, and the distance that had grown between them seemed to widen with every passing day.

Lilian retreated into a self-imposed quiet as she struggled with feelings of betrayal and a desire for independence. It seemed like an arena of silent complaints around the dinner table, which used to be a place of shared laughter and family ties. The sound of cutlery clinking on plates reflected a discordant tune, reflecting the ten