Her Heart Her Terms (Lily and Xavier)

Chapter 20

Chapter 20

"Ms. Joyner, how does the Joyner family plan to handle Hayden's accident? Why haven't your parents come forward?"

"Are you planning to bribe the victim's family? Are you using money to resolve this?"

"Have you considered how the victim's family feels about this?"

"How much money do you think it will take to settle this?"

The cameras were all focused on Lily, capturing every bit of her discomfort and distress.

She lowered her head, her long, dark hair falling over half her face.

She had never dealt with a situation like this before. Surrounded by reporters, the pressure was suffocating, making it hard for her to breathe. "The police will provide an explanation about what happened!

"Please step aside!"

She lifted one hand to shield her face and stood up, trying to find an escape from the chaotic

scene.

But the reporters continued to press her, surrounding her from every side.

attempted to walk away, someone

family of the person responsible for this accident,

your parents come forward? Are they secretly pulling strings to get your brother off the hook by using you to distract everyone?" "You think the Joyner family's connections can solve this, but have you

barrage of accusatory questions came from

her head pounding as though

isolated, overwhelmed by the situation. Images of

searched for videos of the press conferences

back off when Xavier intervened, always defending

time, Xavier would shield her, preventing reporters from pressuring

her in this state, would he...

they had been married. The bond should count

deep, magnetic voice cut

be mindful of your words. The Joyner family has the right to hold you legally

the reporters quieted for a moment. Lily, still

edge of the crowd. The sight of him unexpectedly filled

down as the reporters quickly parted to make

short hair

His

was calm

his jacket and walked through the crowd, heading directly toward Lily. Without a word,

at the same time, a pang of emptiness settled in her

even spare a second thought for

feeling a deep emptiness in