Her Heart Her Terms (Lily and Xavier)

Chapter 31

Chapter 31

Lily knelt, picked up the broken ceramic spoon shards, and glanced at the dining room entrance through her peripheral vision

It was empty, and Xavier was nowhere in sight. Could it be that her guilty conscience had led her to hallucinate?

She threw the broken spoon shards into a trash bin before leaving the kitchen and walking around. Through that, she confirmed nobody was outside, and Xavier wasn't there either. Only then did she sigh in relief and return to her work in the kitchen.

A red light flickered on the surveillance camera in the living room's upper right corner. Any footage captured by the camera would play out live on Xavier's computer. Since Lily stood a distance away, Xavier couldn't hear the name of the organization she joined. However, he hadn't seen her smile like that in a long time. That was why he unconsciously spoke through the speaker earlier. He wanted to know what made her so happy.

Yet, he immediately realized he shouldn't have done so.

Xavier told himself that he shouldn't give all his attention to Lily. Although she had returned, she didn't seem like her old self. So, he wanted to observe if she would be as obedient as before.

As expected, she dutifully remained at home and prepared a meal. It seemed she had also pretended to be upset last night.

and

stream off before looking out the window. It

Sarah, who wore a white robe, exited the private lounge attached to his office. "Xavier, could you come house-hunting with me

massage his brows. "I own a few houses. You can live in whichever

She slightly leaned forward but pretended to be unaware of her actions. "It's already inappropriate that I've been living in your office, though. Are you

brow a tinge of indifference flickering

a smile. "Alright, then.

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for his gaze, It didn't linger on Sarah's

No-"

helpless yet affectionate when talking about her younger sister, Xyla Lynde. Sarah added, "I would've cooked you a meal in person, but there's no way to cook

and several things as excuses to

tonight. Once he sent it, he put away his phone and told Xyla, "Let's get some food

then ordered a few

soon arrived, and a bountiful feast sat