CHAPTER 8

While in the car, Lily told her mother everything she and Mykel had agreed upon. She also shared her reasons why she agreed to the wedding with Mykel.

“Are you sure about your decision, honey? It’s not gonna be easy,” Mrs. Gray said while driving the car to the hospital. Mrs. Gray had been bothered by her decision to marry Mykel.

“I am sure about this, Mom. There are no feelings invested anyway. I am pretty sure I am not going to get hurt,” Lily explained. That was what Lily also considered. If he ever cheated on her, she was not gonna get hurt like she was with Kevin.

“You are not sure you are not going to fall in love with him, honey,” Mrs. Gray said as she beeped at the car in front of them.

“I am gonna be fine, Mom. Don’t worry, OK?” Lily assured her mother and the latter nodded.

“Can we keep this a secret until your Dad gets out of the hospital?” Her mom asked.

“Yes, Mom.” She agreed. For sure, his father would get shocked and sad, which was not good for his heart. They could no