32. Who she chose

Lloyd walked out of the bathroom with his robe on and a towel in his hand, which he used to dry his hair. His steps halted as he got close to the bed, and his eyes caught the sight of the ring still on the necklace placed on the bed.

He picked it up, holding a necklace while the ring hung on it as its pendant. He then stared at it for a while as he remembered his mother's words from just moments ago.

If he was to find someone he wouldn't have to tolerate, then he knew without a doubt who that was, but did he have the courage to open up to her again?