The Broken-hearted She And The Icy He (Lily and John) novel Chapter 380

Chapter 380 A Parting Embrace

“Lily…”

Grace’s tears streamed down her wrinkled cheeks.

They’d said before that even if Lily and James got divorced, she would always be her granddaughter.

She also knew Lily wasn’t leaving for good–just taking a short trip to relax and clear her head, and she’d be back soon.

But just thinking about that divorce certificate made her feel unbearably sad.

With trembling fingers, she gripped Lily’s hand tightly. “You be safe on your trip. Eat well. Don’t be stingy with money… I’ve got plenty of it… That’s right, I’ll transfer you some now.”

Saying that, she pulled out her phone and began transferring money to Lily.

“Why is there a limit?”

Grace huffed in frustration. “I can only send a million at a time… James, figure something out for me–I want to send Lily more!”

“Grandma, you don’t need to transfer me anything!”

James had already given Lily shares in the company, and she felt guilty enough about accepting them. She

definitely didn’t want to take Grace’s money too.

But Grace had already sent it to her bank account and, with tears in her eyes, threatened her with mock sternness, “This is spending money from me, your grandma. Lily, if you don’t accept it, or if you dare send it back, that means you don’t want to be my granddaughter anymore!”

“I…”

Lily couldn’t very well say she didn’t want to be Grace’s granddaughter, so she dropped the idea of transferring the money back immediately.

She made a mental note instead: Grace’s birthday was coming up. Even if she wasn’t back in Capital City by then, she would prepare a thoughtful gift and ask Adeline or Jackson to bring it to her.

Grace gave her a hundred more reminders before reluctantly letting her leave.

Right after receiving the divorce certificate, Lily had bought a ticket for an early afternoon flight.

James insisted on driving her to the airport, and she didn’t put up a fuss–she got in the car.

“Lily, after your trip, stop by the house to see Grandma and Grandpa. They really care about you.”

After dropping her off, James didn’t leave right away.

He opened the car door for her and continued, “When you and Jackson have your wedding, let me know. I’ll have Ashton bring a gift,”

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“Okay.”

It was only polite.

She gave a soft nod, then added, with equal restraint and courtesy, “James, I might not like women myself, but I have no prejudice against same–sex relationships. I hope you find someone you truly love. I wish you happiness and a long life together. And when you two get married, let me know–I’ll send my blessings.”

She was wishing him well… with another man?

A crushing wave of bitterness surged through James’s chest, swallowing him whole.

In his entire life, he’d only ever fallen for two people.

Leila.

And Lily.

And they turned out to be the same person.

He knew without a doubt he would never fall for anyone else again.

But he didn’t want to burden her, so he replied coldly, “Okay.”

“Your flight’s soon. You should head back.”

Lily glanced at the time, then turned and walked toward the airport entrance.

Just before she stepped inside, she couldn’t hold back the overwhelming sadness in her chest.

She suddenly turned back, pushed through the crowd, and threw herself into his arms.

“Lily…”

James hadn’t expected her to come back and hug him like that.

He knew this embrace wasn’t romantic. It was just a heartfelt goodbye from someone who still felt affection–as a friend or maybe family.

But feeling her warmth in his arms made his heart race uncontrollably.

He knew it was supposed to be a polite farewell. He wasn’t supposed to cross any lines.

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