Forgetting You Was the Best Ending novel Chapter 4

Chapter 4

Emma’s eyes welled up instantly. Though she said nothing, she stayed by the hospital bed for days.

During that time, she brought up Victor several times, seemingly probing Lily’s thoughts.

“Lily, knowing my brother like I do–you confessed to him so many times. Anyone else, he’d have pushed them away. But he tolerated you all these years. That means he felt something, even if he didn’t realize it. Are you really giving up on him?”

Had Lily heard this right after waking up, she might have believed it.

But after the drowning incident, such words felt like self–deception.

She showed Emma photos colleagues had sent–Victor shopping, dining, and watching movies with Sophie–her voice as calm as stagnant water.

“He only tolerated me for your sake, Emma. Since God made me forget him, it means we weren’t meant to be.

Now that the one he waited for is back, it’s time I let go of this doomed relationship.”

Seeing Lily’s resolve, Emma sighed deeply.

“Fine. I’ve always hoped my brother would wake up and be with you.

Then you’d be my sister–in–law, and we’d never part.

But since you’re set on this, I won’t push.

I’ll stop meddling with Victor and his first love. We’ll always be sisters.”

Lily nodded firmly, pulling her into a gentle embrace.

After sharing whispers, Emma handled the discharge and drove her away.

“You’ve been cooped up too long. Let’s celebrate with friends tonight!”

Knowing this might be their last gathering, Lily agreed.

But pushing open the private room door, both froze.

Victor and Sophie sat at the center. Emma gaped.

“Victor? Why are you here?”

Friends pulled them inside, explaining:

“You said the more the merrier! So I invited Victor–he brought Sophie. Perfect, right?”

Emma stared daggers at the speaker.

Victor draped his coat over Sophie’s shoulders, shielding her from toasts, peeling fruit for her-

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