Chapter 47: Chapter 47

Ivy

"I have to go," I said, standing up. My heart was racing as I stood up, ready to leave.

Lila's eyes turned wide in alarm. "What's wrong? Do you know that man?"

"No. But I shouldn't have come here and met with you. Not after I got involved with Aidan," I said. A wave of guilt washed over me as I thought about how my actions could potentially put her in danger.

She didn't deserve this - a happily married woman with children. "I'm sorry, Lila," I said, fidgeting with my hands. "I shouldn't have come here and met with you. Not after getting involved with Aidan."

"Wait, Ivy. If there's something wrong..."

"I am sorry, Lila. I wasn't thinking about it, but I think it's best that we don't see each other again," I said."