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.

attempted to walk away, someone

the person responsible for this accident,

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 this, but have you considered how the victim's family

questions came from all directions like an

her ears, her head pounding

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

had specifically searched for videos of the press conferences

occasionally asked difficult questions but would back off

would shield her, preventing

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

had been married. The bond should count for

a deep, magnetic voice cut

resolved. Journalists, please be mindful of your

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

the crowd. The

down as the reporters quickly

approached them. His short hair was neat,

His

calm

crowd, heading directly toward Lily. Without a word,

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

second thought for her suffering,

murmured weakly, feeling a deep