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.

she attempted to walk away, someone grabbed her

the person responsible for this

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

questions came from all

in her ears, her head pounding as though

completely isolated, overwhelmed by the situation. Images of Xavier and Sarah at press

specifically searched for videos

would back off when Xavier intervened, always defending

her, preventing reporters

in this state, would he... feel the same way? Would he not want

they had been married. The bond should

magnetic voice

been resolved. Journalists, please be mindful of your words. The Joyner family has the right to hold you

voice, though firm, seemed to command respect, and the reporters quieted for a moment. Lily, still feeling the weight of their scrutiny, looked

of the crowd. The

down as the reporters quickly parted to

wearing a crisp white suit, approached them. His short hair was neat,

His

calm but

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

but, at the same time, a pang of emptiness settled in her chest. Would Xavier really have cared if she had

for her suffering, stealing Alan away

she murmured weakly, feeling a deep