Chapter 5 Word by word , he spoke with absolute finality . Then without lingering , he took Sophie by the hand and turned to leave in full view of everyone . The gazes from everyone in the room held sympathy and pity . Emma , who'd stayed silent until now , finally rushed out . Lily realized what she meant to do and hurried after her , catching the siblings ' argument in the garage . " Lily's my best friend ! Why humiliate her publicly ? She's loved you for years - can't you show mercy for her sincerity ? " " I've endured her seven years . Turned her down gently countless times for your sake - isn't that mercy enough ? Her obsession only ever burdened me ! " Emma nearly lost her mind with rage , her voice raw and trembling . " Relax - she'll never love you again . After you abandoned her roadside last time , she got concussed in that accident ... " " I only drove her home as your favor . Why shouldn't I ditch her on the way ? Even if time rewound a hundred times , I'd choose Sophie over her every time . If she's still bitter , tell her to stay away ! " A car door slammed in the distance . Not wanting them to discover she'd overheard - sparing everyone awkwardness , Lily turned and slipped away , After she got home alone , she scanned the rooms , gathered every 11.45 Chapter 5 memento collected over the years that were related to Victor , then dumped them all in the trash . She spent the weekend packing most belongings . Monday , Lily handed her resignation letter to HR . HR froze . 288 Vouchers " Aren't you still recovering from the accident ? I heard the design director spot opened up . Victor planned to promote you . Why resign now ? " After graduation , Emma once shared , Lily joined the design department just to see Victor daily . For three years , she'd worked diligently - all to get closer to him , to stand beside him openly and proudly . Now she remembered neither him nor how loving him felt . Facing HR's reluctance , she smiled faintly . " I'm going home . Staying in my hometown for good . " HR didn't press further , returning the stamped form . " Alright . I'll get Victor's signature to finalize this . "