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.

that in mind, Xavier decided to cut her some slack and let her sudden

camera stream off before looking out the window. It was already dark out,

white robe, exited the private lounge attached to his office.

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

unaware of her actions. "It's already inappropriate

raised a brow a tinge of indifference

smile. "Alright, then. I'll have food delivered for dinner. You should have some food before

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held his chin. As for his gaze,

No-"

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 in this office. Hmm... We could also eat out.

excuses

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

a few dishes based

soon arrived, and a bountiful feast