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.

someone grabbed her arm, and the

the family of the person responsible for this accident,

to distract everyone?" "You think the Joyner family's

of accusatory questions came from all

her head pounding as though it might

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

Lily had specifically searched for videos of the press conferences they'd attended

occasionally asked difficult questions but would back

her,

were here now, seeing her in this state, would he... feel the same way? Would he not want her

had been married. The bond should count for something,

voice cut through the

please be mindful of

quieted for a moment. Lily, still feeling the weight of their scrutiny, looked up through

the edge of the crowd. The sight

the reporters quickly parted

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

His

was calm

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

She felt at twinge of relief but, at the same

thought for her suffering, stealing

she murmured weakly, feeling a