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.

away, someone grabbed her arm, and the

the person responsible for this accident,

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

of accusatory questions came from

her head pounding as though

the situation. Images of Xavier and Sarah

specifically searched for videos of the press conferences

asked difficult questions but would back

Xavier would shield her,

now, seeing her in this state, would he... feel

married. The bond should count for something,

magnetic voice

not been resolved. Journalists, please be mindful of your words. The Joyner family has the right to

command respect, and the reporters quieted for a moment. Lily, still feeling the weight of their scrutiny, looked up through the

tall figure stood at the edge of the crowd. The sight of him unexpectedly filled her with a

down as the reporters

white suit, approached them. His short

His

calm

and walked through the crowd, heading directly toward Lily. Without a word, he draped

around her. She felt at twinge of relief but, at the same time, a pang of emptiness settled

for

feeling a deep emptiness in her