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.

to walk away, someone grabbed her arm,

responsible for this accident, shouldn't

by using you to distract everyone?" "You think the

of accusatory questions came from all directions

ears, her head pounding as though it might

situation. Images of Xavier and Sarah at press

their lives, Lily had specifically searched for videos

asked difficult questions but would back off when Xavier intervened,

shield her, preventing reporters from pressuring

would he... feel the same way? Would he not want

all, they had been married. The bond

voice cut through

remind you, the situation has not been resolved. Journalists, please be mindful

for a moment. Lily, still feeling the weight of their

The sight of him

noise died down as the

Devereux, wearing a crisp white suit, approached them. His short hair was neat, and his features were soft yet

His

calm

heading directly toward Lily. Without a word, he draped the jacket

slightly as the warmth of the jacket settled around her. She felt at twinge of relief but, at the same time, a pang of emptiness settled in her chest. Would Xavier really have cared if she

thought for her

murmured weakly, feeling a