chapter one hundred and thirty-nine

**POV Lily:**

It's been two weeks since everything changed between Tyler and me. The tension was palpable, and his indifference cut deeper than I'd like to admit. Tyler didn't disclose anything to the family, and his absence in my life became increasingly evident.

Today was no different. Upon waking up, I realized Tyler had already left for work, as had been the case in recent mornings. The silence in the house echoed my concerns as I descended the stairs, searching for any sign of him. I asked Emma, with a voice attempting to conceal disappointment, if Tyler had left early again.

Emma nodded, her sad gaze speaking volumes. It was as if the house's atmosphere was also saturated with the tension I felt. I took a deep breath, feeling the weight of the belly that grew with the new pregnancy, now completing five weeks. I thanked for a bit of breakfast, even without an appetite, and asked the driver to take me to work.

The trip to the office passed in silence, and the landscape outside the