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

responsible for this accident,

using you to distract everyone?" "You think the Joyner family's connections can solve this, but have you considered how

questions came from all

her ears, her head pounding as though

overwhelmed by the situation. Images of Xavier and Sarah at press conferences flashed through her

Sarah entered their lives, Lily had specifically searched for videos of the press conferences

asked difficult questions but would back

would shield her, preventing reporters from pressuring

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

been married. The bond should count for something,

magnetic voice

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

edge of the crowd. The sight

died down as the reporters quickly

suit, approached them. His short hair was neat, and his features were soft

His

was calm but

toward Lily. Without a word,

sharp, dark eyes dulled slightly as the warmth of the jacket settled around her. She felt at twinge of relief but, at the same time, a

even spare a second thought for her suffering, stealing Alan away from

she murmured weakly, feeling a deep