Chapter 49. Shared Scars

LILY’S POV 

A forced, dry smile crossed his face and he took a moment as if thinking of what to say. I knew I had put him in an uncomfortable spot with that question and I was starting to regret it. Fuck. What was I thinking? I shouldn’t be asking such personal questions, especially at a time like this. He might believe I was becoming interested in him or worse, what if his past relationship didn’t end so well and I might just be opening up old wounds? 

 “You know what?” I said, turning to the other side of the bed and adjusting the duvet. “Forget I ever asked that. Thanks again for the meal. Goodnight, we’ll see in the morning…” 

 “No…it’s alright,” His hand reached out to stop me from turning away. 

 I looked at him, my eyes widening a bit in surprise. “Are you sure you want to talk about it? I don’t want it to feel like I’m forcing you…” 

 “No, you’re not,” he shook his head and kept the empty food