Her Heart Her Terms (Lily and Xavier)

Chapter 26

Chapter 26

Shane asked again, "Was there something else you needed?"

"No. I just came about the hospital records," Lily explained.

Shane frowned. "Couldn't you have just asked Xavier about this?"

When Lily remained silent, Shane seemed to understand and quickly changed the subject. "Since you're here, why not stay for dinner? Mom's taking her afternoon nap, but she was just saying how much she misses you."

"I can't, Shane. I have other things to handle," Lily declined, even though she knew Xavier rarely came home. She worried that if Edith saw her, she might call Xavier to come over.

her, understanding her stress over Hayden's situation. After Lily left, he picked up his

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some thought, he made

arrived, two reporters were already at the gate, taking photos and interviewing the security guard. She waited until the reporters left before approaching the guard. He barely looked up asked,

and

casually pulling out an expensive pack of cigarettes she had found

the sight of the premium cigarettes, and said, "Jessica Sanchez was just a regular worker here. She hadn't shown

guard truly knew nothing or she had not offered enough incentive. Sighing, Lily

illuminated her figure on the brick pathway. She instinctively raised her hand to block the glare, unable to identify the vehicle

stepped out with a cigarette between his lips, flicking ash as he walked over and grabbed her