Chapter 20 Victor rushed to New York overnight . He'd just entered Lily's residential complex when he saw her stepping out . Victor moved to intercept her , but then spotted Benjamin beside her . Lily and Benjamin walked hand in hand . Whatever Benjamin said made Lily laugh . That radiant smile on Lily's face left Victor momentarily dazed . He remembered how she used to follow him with that same laughter , but now her smiles belonged to someone else . Victor didn't approach . Instead , he watched them from behind the flower bushes , torturing himself as he observed their intimacy . He trailed them all the way , seeing them enter another building complex and ascend the stairs together . Victor nearly lost control , itching to charge upstairs and confront them . Just as he prepared to climb the stairs , he saw Benjamin descend alone and drive off . Only then did Victor regain his composure . He convinced himself it couldn't be real - Benjamin's boyfriend status was surely just Lily's attempt to provoke him . This thought reignited Victor's hope . Early next morning , Victor dressed carefully , bought a bouquet , and went to Lily's doorstep . Lily had just woken when knocking startled her . Assuming it was Chapter 20 288 Wouchers Benjamin , she called out while opening the door : " Why so early today ? " Seeing Victor , she instinctively tried to slam the door . But Victor swiftly blocked it , extending the flowers toward her . Lily ignored the bouquet , She said with icy voice : " How do you know my address ? You stalked me! " Victor ignored her question , pressing on : "Lily , I was wrong before . I'm here to beg your forgiveness- " Lily had no patience for his words , straining to force the door shut Yet Victor's strength prevailed , the door gradually opening wider instead . Suddenly , Benjamin emerged from the elevator . Spotting Victor at Lily's door , he strode forward , pulled Victor aside , and shielded Lily behind him . " Victor ! What are you doing to Lily? " Victor disregarded Benjamin , continuing his earnest declaration to Lily : " Lily , I broke up with Sophie . " " My past mistakes haunt me , but now I see clearly . I've found my truth . " " You don't need Benjamin to provoke me anymore . " Lily couldn't fathom his shamelessness : " Victor , I'm with Benjamin because he's wonderful . I love him . This has nothing to do with you . " " I've made myself crystal clear - we're done , " Victor stubbornly recounted how Lily once pursued him . Chapter 20 Lily finally snapped , cutting him off : " Victor , I've forgotten everything . Just let me go . " Victor froze , his voice trembling : " Lily ... forgotten what ? " " When you left me for Sophie , I got into a car accident . I lost my memory . I forgot everything about you . " Victor could hardly believe it . Other than those seven years , he had nothing left that could tie Lily to him . " Didn't you always hate me following you around ? Isn't this better now ? I've forgotten you , so you'll never have to feel bothered again . " " No , Lily , I - I didn't , I ... I like you ... " Victor stammered in panic . Seeing Lily finish speaking , Benjamin stepped forward and shoved Victor aside , who was still drowning in his pain " Victor , Lily has made herself very clear . Please don't bother my girlfriend again , or next time I'll just call the police . " With that , Benjamin shut the door , leaving Victor standing outside , lost and desolate . 1