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.

sat on the couch before

expression and asked,

divorce with Xaiver's assistant first." Lily paused before continuing, "After that,

a month as pocket money was crazy. Most people wouldn't even be

had to tend to Xavier's lifestyle by ensuring he had only the best in every aspect

gifts for the Fulton family's elders during weekly family dinners

had

in her

didn't want to leave her alone at the house with her spiraling thoughts. But she did genuinely need help. "The pianist I booked canceled on me!" Maryanne was

and was at

was better to keep herself

over to the restaurant 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 have to do." Lily and Maryanne shared

went their separate ways during

grew stronger as the

be herself when she was

sending Maryanne off, she called Xavier's assistant, Timothy Snyder, to

don't you wait and talk to

to schedule a

chest as the words left her mouth. Her eyes were

head

"Mr. Fulton's schedule

forced the words out as she

company and get back to you." Timothy dared not simply make arrangements without permission. He immediately called Xavier after

felt a surge of anger rising in his chest and was so

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

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

see you at the courthouse next Wednesday at nine in

was exhausted, yet

within her after

on her bed and felt her heart drum

longer hold back as warm tears streamed down her face from the corners of

tiny glimmer of hope she had somewhat felt the moment she

sank

exactly was she expecting? Was she hoping that Xavier would refuse the

wasn't someone who would admit to his mistakes, and she could never tolerate her husband

a long time. However, her world had revolved entirely around him for