I hadn't told my parents about the divorce yet, but Isaac's parents called and asked us to come home.

My in-laws had always treated me well, like their own daughter.

I couldn't bear to turn down their kind intentions.

"Lilian, just tear up the agreement and stop this nonsense."

I was busy packing my suitcase and ignored him. "I'm making room for Lucy. Shouldn't you be grateful?

"Or have you fallen for me?"

Isaac pinched his brow, a cold smirk forming on his otherwise gentle face.

Even though I knew he was being sarcastic, I still felt a sting of embarrassment.

But I quickly brushed it off. There was no reason for me to feel that way.

"At least come to my parents' tomorrow. I'll wait for you downstairs at 1 PM."

I had planned to go. The next day, under the scorching sun, no car stopped for me.

Then my mother-in-law called. "Lilian, why aren't you here yet? Isaac and Lucy are already here."

How nice. Yesterday, he said he'd take me, but today he brought Lucy home instead.

I must have been blind to ever choose him.

Just as I was about to call a cab, a Maserati's window rolled down.

"Miss, where are you headed with that suitcase? Let me give you a ride."

That warm, playful voice paired with a sunny smile. It could only be Gavin.

"I heard you were back, so I flew straight from Canada.

"You've got such a mouth, always wishing the worst for me."

Gavin spun the steering wheel with one hand, speaking smugly, "If you'd married a good guy, why would I hope for anything bad? When you called me crying back then, I wanted to tear Isaac apart.

"Are you coming back to ski again?"

Gavin and I had been childhood friends, skiing together for fifteen years.

But Isaac's arrival had made me give up the sport.

Would I come back to skiing? I kept thinking about it all the way to my in-laws' house.

"Lilian, come on in. Have you eaten? If not, I'll get you some food," Ellie said warmly.

Isaac stood up with a look of guilt, as if wanting to say something, but I ignored him and sat beside Ellie. "No need, Mom. I've already eaten."

"Lilian, she is so good to you, yet you didn't even say you were done. She saved some food for you," Lucy said, her voice dripping with false sweetness.

Watching her fake act, I nearly rolled my eyes into the back of my head, filled with disdain.

Ellie kindly patted my hand. "Seeing Isaac's photos today made me think of you two. Don't mind I'm rambling."

Lucy suddenly picked up a photo album with a cute design.

The whole album had 340 photos, but not a single one of me.

Instead, it was filled with pictures of Isaac and Lucy growing up together.

The words I had been holding back for so long were finally ready to be spoken.

"Mom, Isaac and I are getting a divorce. Maybe you should consider Lucy as your daughter-in-law."

Ellie froze while Isaac glared at me. "Lilian, stop this nonsense."

"Lilian, Isaac was just giving me a ride because I was headed the same way!" Lucy said nervously, quickly letting go of Isaac's arm.

I ignored her, showing Ellie Lucy's social media posts instead, filled with captions like "Thanks to Isaac for the flowers to welcome me back!" and "Married men just have that husband vibe!"

I looked at Ellie sincerely. "Mom, this will be the last time I call you that. I wish you a long, healthy life."

With that, I left the noisy room.

Behind me, Lucy's annoying excuses, Ellie's helpless attempts to stop me, and Isaac's suffocating silence lingered in the air.

"Lilian, why are you hesitating? You've been skiing for years, won youth championships, and even trained with the state team. If you make a comeback, what place would Lucy have?"

Yeah, I gave up skiing for Isaac for three years, kept my spot on the state team, and what did I get in return? Heartache.

But I'm still good. It's time to shoot for the sky again, feel that rush of adrenaline.

The training facility is at the Lunelle Ski Resort, but there's one problem. I have nowhere to stay.

"Gavin! Can I crash at your place for a bit?"

I put my hands together, pleading with Gavin.

His pupils dilated slightly, and the blush on his face spread to his ears.

Was he really blushing just because I asked to stay for a while?

Returning to the slopes, I felt a long-forgotten excitement.

But the sight of annoying Lucy made me want to vomit up last night's dinner.

"Lilian! How did you know we were in Lunelle? Oh, right! Lilian, please don't get mad, but Isaac's been helping me recover my health. He wasn't ignoring you on purpose."

From afar, I saw Gavin rushing over with water for me. He yanked Lucy's hand off mine.

"Ms. Parker, please show some respect."

He said that while pulling me toward the training area.

As we left, I could still hear Lucy's fading voice. "Isaac, who is he?"

With renewed confidence, I climbed back up to the platform. After wiping out hard, I realized I wasn't what I used to be.

Pushing myself up by my knees, I hobbled back to the starting point.

"Lilian, have you really skied before? Do you need me to teach you?"

Isaac stood nearby, watching as I limped back.

Gavin hurried over with a notebook, no sweet-talking, just constructive criticism. "Your foundation's still there, but you must strengthen your power. When you launch, your rotation should be bigger, and bend your legs more. Try again."

Gavin gazed deeply at me.

"He's so thoughtful. Why doesn't he have a girlfriend yet?"

I realized I'd said that out loud when I heard him chuckle. I quickly covered my mouth, pretending I hadn't said anything.

He chuckled lightly. "I haven't found someone yet."

As I skied toward the platform, I couldn't help but wonder what kind of amazing woman it would take to be worthy of Gavin.

Distracted, I didn't see Lucy coming from another direction until she crashed into me.

"Lilian!"

Before she even finished speaking, I slammed hard into the ground.

A sharp pain shot through my abdomen, and I lay trembling, unable to get up.

All I could feel was someone lifting me, cradling me in a panic, wiping the cold sweat from my forehead.

Forcing my eyes open, I saw Isaac.

Disgust welled up in me at the thought of being in his arms.

I reached for Gavin. "Gavin, my stomach... it hurts, it hurts so much."

Gavin wrapped his arms around me and shouted angrily at Isaac, his voice laced with warning. "Keep your woman in check! If she can't ski, she should quit before she hurts someone else."

Isaac reached out for me, but I turned my face away, not wanting him to touch me.

"Why don't you go help your precious Lucy?"

His hand hovered in the air for a few seconds before he pulled it back and helped Lucy up instead.

Isaac stopped Gavin, who was about to take me to the hospital. "I'm a doctor. Lilian's condition doesn't look right. Let me do an initial check."

Gavin's grip on me tightened as he trembled with rage. "Oh, now you notice something's wrong? Where were you when she had a miscarriage?"

Isaac froze in place, his face paling as his voice shook. "A miscarriage? Lilian... had a miscarriage?"

I shot him a cold glance. "What? The person who took the call didn't tell you?"