Her Heart Her Terms (Lily and Xavier)

Chapter 21

Chapter 22

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22

Alan said, "Not only would I lose my streak, but I might also cost the Joyner family their case."

In response, Xavier just scoffed and hung up, tossing his phone onto the coffee table.

The Joyner family case had already started being processed, yet Lily had not returned home. As he pondered the possibility of her waiting for him to beg her to come back, his expression. turned grim.

In the night, he watched the cigarette in his hand flicker as the cold wind swept over him, cooling the burning desire in his body. It was the early hours of the morning when he finally went to bed, but he was sleepless; the lingering scent of Lily's scent on the sheets kept him

awake.

was not because he missed her, not in a sentimental way. He

and anger. How dare she act so differently? How dare

Timothy came to report the day's schedule, treading carefully for fear that Xavier might bring up yesterday's

was afraid. While massaging his wrist, he asked, "Did she say anything

thank you?"

e influence.

to Yet, she could not even apologize in person and had to

don't dare to take credit since I

unable to read Xavier's true thoughts. While on the surface, Xavier seemed so displeased

"She thanked

such a hurry!" However, his attempt at damage control came too late. All

Chany

this. Though furious, she held her tongue, seeing how worried Lily was about Hayden's

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