Chapter 4 Emma's eyes welled up instantly . Though she said nothing , she stayed by the hospital bed for days . During that time , she brought up Victor several times , seemingly probing Lily's thoughts . " Lily , knowing my brother like I do - you confessed to him so many times . Anyone else , he'd have pushed them away . But he tolerated you all these years . That means he felt something , even if he didn't realize it . Are you really giving up on him ? " Had Lily heard this right after waking up , she might have believed it . But after the drowning incident , such words felt like self - deception . She showed Emma photos colleagues had sent - Victor shopping , dining , and watching movies with Sophie - her voice as calm as stagnant water . " He only tolerated me for your sake , Emma . Since God made me forget him , it means we weren't meant to be . Now that the one he waited for is back , it's time I let go of this doomed relationship . " Seeing Lily's resolve , Emma sighed deeply . " Fine . I've always hoped my brother would wake up and be with you . Then you'd be my sister - in - law , and we'd never part . But since you're set on this , I won't push . 11.440 ) Chapter 4 289 Vouchers I'll stop meddling with Victor and his first love . We'll always be sisters . " Lily nodded firmly , pulling her into a gentle embrace . After sharing whispers , Emma handled the discharge and drove her away . " You've been cooped up too long . Let's celebrate with friends tonight ! " Knowing this might be their last gathering , Lily agreed . But pushing open the private room door , both froze . Victor and Sophie sat at the center . Emma gaped . " Victor ? Why are you here ? " Friends pulled them inside , explaining : " You said the more the merrier ! So I invited Victor - he brought Sophie . Perfect , right ? " Emma stared daggers at the speaker . Lily squeezed her arm . " It's fine . I don't remember anything anyway . " Reluctantly , Emma sat her down . The room grew rowdy , yet tension hummed beneath . Victor draped his coat over Sophie's shoulders , shielding her from toasts , peeling fruit for her- Every gesture radiated intimate devotion , his love undisguised . Lily watched quietly . A dull ache settled in her chest , yet no bitterness rose . Perhaps forgetting truly was a blessing ? Chapter 4 WSTWIC 298 Vouchers Misreading her stillness as pain , Emma hastily started a game to distract her . Lily had a lucky streak , winning over ten rounds straight before finally losing one . Everyone clamored to punish her . She didn't want to play silly games , so she chose truth instead . Instantly , all eyes darted between her and Victor , voices buzzing with excitement . " Alright then ! Tell us about the most unforgettable romance of your life ! " Before Lily could respond , Victor's expression darkened . He shot her a warning glance , his eyes icy cold . Lily knew he was cautioning her not to say anything reckless in front of Sophie . But now , with her memories gone , even if she wanted to comply , she could only muster vague replies . " My most unforgettable ... was probably my first love ? He was my best friend's brother . I fell for him at first sight , I think . I wrote stacks of love letters , filled albums with secretly taken photos . Everyone knew I was crazy about him ... but he never liked me ... " She laughed off the confession , yet the private room plunged into dead silence . Sophie , who'd been watching coldly , sensed something amiss . She tugged Victor's sleeve hesitantly . " Victor ... you and Miss Cooper- " 1144 Chapter 4 1280Zachers Victor's heart lurched . Gripping Sophie's hand , he denied flatly : " Nothing between us . Always been one - sided affection - all her doing . "