Cold Silence

A soft yet bitter smile graced Lilia's lips. 'These are just gossip, Lilia. Don't let them get to you. she told herself. Besides, did it even matter if Zethan had a child with another woman?'After all, she wasn't his. He wasn't hers. And soon, they would be getting a divorce… right?

She forced herself to believe it as she walked past, unnoticed by those gossiping about the very person who had once been beside them. Turning a corner, she found herself alone.

The soft wind blew, lifting her coily strands to the side. She inhaled deeply, feeling a fleeting sense of freedom. Her eyes stung as if tears threatened to fall—but she held them back.

'No, this isn't worth crying over….know your worth'

"Dont be weak, Lilia. You are a strong, independent, responsible… woman," her voice cracked on the last word.