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.

stress over Hayden's situation. After Lily left, he picked up his newspaper again, his

Takes Action for Ms. Lynde's

thought, he made a

town. When she arrived, two reporters were already at

and

local paper..." Lily replied, casually pulling out an

a regular worker here. She hadn't shown up for a few days before the incident, and she'd only been here

was taken aback by the abrupt dismissal and turned to leave, realizing either the guard truly knew nothing or she had not offered enough incentive. Sighing, Lily decided she would have to come back better prepared. By the time she returned to Maryanne's place, night had fallen. She parked outside the complex and walked in,

She instinctively raised her hand to block the glare, unable to identify the vehicle until it stopped

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