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.

walk away, someone

responsible

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

barrage of accusatory questions came from

ringing in her ears, her head pounding as though

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

entered their lives, Lily had specifically searched

questions but would back off when Xavier

her, preventing reporters

he... feel the same way? Would he not want her to

had been married. The bond should count for

deep, magnetic voice cut

me remind you, the situation has not been resolved. Journalists, please be mindful of your words. The Joyner family has the right to hold

moment. Lily, still feeling the weight of their scrutiny, looked up

the crowd. The sight of him unexpectedly filled her with a glimmer of

down as the reporters quickly parted to

His short hair

His

was calm

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

at the same time, a pang of emptiness settled in her chest. Would Xavier really have

for her suffering, stealing

weakly, feeling a