Chapter 186

I hurriedly got dressed, the urgency in Cameron's voice echoing in my mind. As I made my way to the door, Lily appeared, her eyes filled with desperation and longing. She pleaded for me to stay, her voice laced with vulnerability and fear.

I paused for a moment, my heart torn between the responsibility I felt towards Lily and the pressing need to address the urgency of the situation with Cameron. With a heavy sigh, I walked towards Lily, gently cupping her face in my hands.

"Lily, you know I care about you," I said softly, searching for the right words to convey my intentions. "But there are matters that need my immediate attention. I promise you, I'll check on you from time to time. Our child's well-being is of utmost importance to me."

I placed a tender kiss on her forehead, my hand instinctively moving to rest upon her growing belly. The weight of the situation pressed upon me, but I knew I couldn't sacrifice my own happiness for the sake of obligation. It was a delicate balancing