Her Heart Her Terms (Lily and Xavier)

Chapter 25

Chapter 25

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Lily had thought her heart died when she saw the video of Xavier's affair and heard his cruel words. Yet now, she realized that Xavier could hurt her even more deeply than before, making the physical pain from her wounds seem trivial in comparison. After the doctor finished treating her injuries and prescribed some medication, she thanked him and left. Xavier's betrayal cut deeper than her parents abandoning her as a target for the mob.

Then again, she was not surprised by Bobby's actions. After all, he had always been capable of abandoning his daughter to save himself.

She went back to Maryanne's place to shower, and as soon as she got out, Hazel called. "Lily, you got away safely, right?"

Lily made a non-committal sound. "Mm-hmm."

why he left you there. I know you're angry at him, but you can't abandon Hayden-he loves you more than

she was worried that

be involved if it concerns Hayden, not you, Dad, or the family," Lily said before hanging up and calling

had already seen videos of her being mobbed online,

might work in our favor -many reasonable people online are saying that attacking innocent people is wrong, regardless of the

up on the couch, hugging her knees. Her petite frame looked so vulnerable, though her face was blank, and

had already negotiated with the police, who agreed

for insurance money,

facing severe problems and wanted to leave money for

her life in the months

knew anything, they would likely be on guard around Lily. Since Lily had already shown

It was impossible with the