Lily's Apology

For a while, silence enveloped the room. The weight of everything they had discussed hung heavy in the air, leaving no one quite sure of what to say next. It was Timmy who finally broke the silence, clearing his throat awkwardly.

"Uh, let me prepare some food," he said, glancing around. "I think we all haven't eaten anything yet."

Everyone nodded in agreement. The tension in the room was palpable, and Timmy's suggestion offered a much-needed distraction. Lily moved to stand, as though she planned to join him in the kitchen, but Zinnia reached out and gently stopped her.

"Lily, wait," Zinnia said, her voice hesitant but firm. Something had been nagging at her since they told her about the raid on Frank's mansion. Her eyes locked on Lily, a new thought forming. "I need to ask you something."

Lily froze, her expression uneasy. "What is it?"