Nocturne Melancholy

A hotel staff member looked at her curiously, which reminded Lily of her mission to retrieve her ring. She followed the staff member, explaining, "Excuse me, I'm Mr. Blackwood's companion. I donated my ring earlier..."

When she arrived at the auction preparation room, she removed the cumbersome jewelry and replaced it with her gemstone ring. As she slipped it onto her ring finger, she felt a sense of relief, knowing that she wouldn't provoke Ethan's anger. But then, staring at her delicate finger, she was reminded of the diamond ring on Alex's hand, and a pang of sorrow struck her heart.

Why did fate insist on bringing them together despite their growing distance?

Lily knew she couldn't return to the charity auction gala. Alex was there to pick up Alice Johnson, and she wasn't foolish enough to confront them. She took the elevator to the hotel lobby and entered the night, where her dedicated driver was waiting in the luxurious car.