The Broken-hearted She And The Icy He (Lily and John) novel Chapter 381

Chapter 381 A Final Farewell

Lily couldn’t help resting her cheek against James’s chest. Her voice was hoarse as she said, “You need to take better care of yourself. Life is short–being happy is what matters most. Don’t worry about what other people think. If you meet someone you truly like, just follow your heart. James… I really hope you find happiness.”

Follow your heart if you meet someone you truly like…

The image of being entangled with another man flashed through James’s mind, and his lips twitched hard. His stomach churned with uncase.

He couldn’t stand any physical contact with men–any man other than Leila.

But she was convinced he could only be with men. There was no point in explaining.

So he just gave a muffled reply. “Yeah.”

“You have to eat well from now on…”

Lily normally didn’t say much to James.

But now that they were parting ways, the overwhelming sorrow and lingering attachment made her ramble endlessly. “Don’t drink. It’s bad for your health. If something upsets you, don’t bottle it up–just say it. And don’t spend all your time chasing money. You should enjoy life too. You have to treat yourself well–really well.”

“Okay.”

James’s arms tightened around her. His voice, too, was tinged with a heavy rasp. “You too, Lily.”

“Don’t be afraid to spend money. And don’t even think about saving it for some guy. The most important thing is to love yourself.”

Lily wasn’t stupid. No way she’d let some random guy blow through her money.

Most of the dividends she received–she planned to find a way to return them to him. The rest would be for raising her baby.

Her child would grow up without a father. She already felt guilty enough. The least she could do was make sure her little one never lacked for anything.

With her face pressed tightly against his chest, feeling the strong, steady rhythm of his heartbeat, Lily wished time could just stop.

But time never stops for

anyone.

No matter how deep the love, if it’s one–sided, it only brings more pain.

After holding him for a long while, afraid of missing her flight, she finally let go, eyes red with unshed

tears.

“James… take care of yourself. Goodbye.”

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Chapter 381 A Final Farewell

People say goodbye all the time.

But how many of those goodbyes are ever followed by a reunion?

She and James had said goodbye–but this might really be the end.

From now on, he’d rule the business world in the heart of Capital City, while she’d grow vegetables and tend flowers in a quiet little town. They’d become two parallel lines, never to cross again.

She was afraid that if she saw that deeply engraved, unforgettable face one more time, she wouldn’t be able to walk away. She’d shamelessly cling to him, even knowing he only liked men.

So after leaving his arms, she didn’t dare look back. She walked away as fast as she could.

“Lily…”

The moment his arms were empty, James felt hollow inside.

He instinctively took a step forward, wanting to grab her hand and pull her back into his arms.

But even if he did, then what?

She wouldn’t be happy.

Only a life with Jackson would give her the happiness she deserved.

The sunlight fell on him, but he felt no warmth at all.

With trembling fingers, he slowly withdrew his hand. His icy fingers pressed against the emptiness in his

chest.

The cold from his fingertips crept deep into his heart, and the stabbing pain forced him to double over.

It was a long while before he slowly straightened.

He stood there like he’d lost his soul, frozen in place for a long, long time.

Only when Lily’s flight became a tiny white speck in the distance, vanishing into the sky, did he finally turn around, filled with desolation, and drive away…

Lily didn’t remember something very important until she was already seated in first class.

The day she’d gone for her prenatal checkup, she had carelessly left the report on the bookshelf.

And today, with James watching her so closely–his eyes clearly urging her to hurry up and leave the Luke family–she had packed in a rush and completely forgot to bring it.

What if James found that report?

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