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.

down her suitcase and sat on the couch before getting lost

expression and asked, "So, what's your plan

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

people wouldn't even be able to spend it

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

also had to buy gifts for the Fulton family's

had anything

she had in her account

at the house with her spiraling thoughts. But she did genuinely need help. "The pianist I booked canceled on me!" Maryanne was managing a few upscale restaurants for her family. She would regularly invite well-known pianists to perform at the

young age and was at

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

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

during

grew stronger as the Joyner family

be herself

Maryanne off, she called Xavier's assistant,

you joking?" Timothy was stunned momentarily before saying, "Why don't you wait and talk to Mr. Fulton when he comes

calling to schedule a divorce," Lily

the words left her

lifted her head and pretended to

"Mr. Fulton's schedule is fully booked this

words out as she gripped the edge of her

permission. He immediately called Xavier after he hung up the phone. Xavier ended up hearing Lily's

rising in his

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

was reluctant to get a divorce.

called Lily back. "He will see you at the courthouse next Wednesday at nine in

was exhausted, yet she couldn't

her after she

on her bed and felt her heart

down her face from the corners of her eyes as they soaked her

glimmer of hope she had somewhat felt the moment

sank even

expecting? Was she hoping that Xavier would

admit to his mistakes, and she could never tolerate

a long time. However, her world had revolved entirely