Her Heart Her Terms (Lily and Xavier)

Chapter 3

"Lily, is it because of the birthday party he threw for Sarah that you two argued?"

The news had made it to the trending topics, so Maryanne knew about it.

"It wasn't an argument. We're getting a divorce." Lily's eyes were vacant, but her tone was resolute.

Maryanne couldn't help but frown as she probed in a lowered voice, "Didn't you ask him about it? Could it be a misunderstanding?"

"Look at this for yourself, and you'll know if it was a misunderstanding." Lily took out her phone and clicked on the video before handing it over.

She hadn't confronted him about the affair, but his attitude alone spoke volumes!

Maryanne glanced at the video cover and quickly pulled the car to the roadside.

"Unbelievable!" Her temper matched her long fiery red hair. "Xavier cheated on you! Doesn't he feel any guilt? How could he still have the audacity to make you leave home in the middle of the night? He's the one who should be walking away with nothing!" Lily took her phone back. "I didn't confront him on this matter."

Maryanne was baffled. "Why not? We have the proof. What are you afraid of?"

"I'm the one who'll end up being humiliated if things turn ugly."

What exactly could she change even if she exposed Xavier's infidelity?

Would he be kicked out with nothing?

That was impossible.

The Joyner family couldn't go up against the Fulton family. Her parents wouldn't side with her either.

After all, they still needed the Fulton family's support.

Maryanne opened her mouth as if to say something but held back eventually and started driving again.

The Devereux family was also considered prominent in Jadeford. Maryanne's family bought her an apartment after she'd graduated from college.

It was a luxurious studio apartment in the heart of the city.

It was nearly dawn by the time they arrived at the apartment.

and sat on the couch

and asked, "So, what's your

for the divorce with Xaiver's assistant first." Lily paused before continuing, "After that, I'll have

Most people

Lily had to tend to Xavier's lifestyle by ensuring he had only the best

also had to buy gifts for the Fulton family's elders during weekly family dinners

had

had in her account

need help. "The pianist I booked canceled on

play piano from a young age and was at the tenth-grade level. She could match any professional

was better to keep herself occupied and distract her from overthinking.

in the East District in the afternoon. I'll be busy, so I won't be able to pick you up." "Got it. Go on and do what you

separate ways during college,

only grew stronger as the

always be herself

Xavier's assistant,

momentarily before saying, "Why don't you wait and talk

schedule a divorce,"

ache spread through her chest as the words left her mouth. Her eyes were misted

she lifted her head and

drew in a sharp breath. "Mr. Fulton's schedule is fully booked this

Lily forced the words out as she gripped

when I return to the company and get back to you." Timothy dared not simply make arrangements without permission. He immediately called Xavier after he hung up the

a surge of anger rising in his chest and was so furious that he

excuse to drag this as long as possible." "That's not necessary!" A mocking and sarcastic smile curled at the corner of his lips.

would appear as if he was reluctant to get a divorce. She would come back begging him

will see you at the courthouse next Wednesday

exhausted, yet she

within her after she ended the call with

her bed and felt her heart drum in

warm tears streamed down her face from the

tiny glimmer of hope she had somewhat felt the moment she received Timothy's call dissolved

sank

exactly was she expecting? Was she hoping that Xavier

to his mistakes,

a long time. However, her world had revolved