CHAPTER 171 LILY

Michael's whispers of "Lily, Lily, Lily" remained steady, his voice unwavering in its softness and devotion. The atmosphere remained tranquil, with no discernible changes in the surroundings or the emotions that filled the air. Time seemed to stand still, suspending them in this tender moment, where all that mattered was the love shared between Michael and Lily. The stillness was almost palpable, a sense of serenity that enveloped them, protecting them from the outside world. In this frozen moment, love was the only reality that existed. Madison's eyes locked onto Michael's, and she saw the disappointment, the frustration, and the helplessness written across his face. She knew that look, knew that he had been hoping to see her free, to see the spark in her eyes reignited. And in that moment, something inside her broke. The dam she had built to contain her emotions, to keep her sanity in this dark world, crumbled. Tears burst forth, streaming down her face like a river, as she sobbed u