Her Heart Her Terms (Lily and Xavier)

Chapter 34

Chapter 34

Timothy had also found clues in other places.

Those discoveries changed the case and confirmed that someone had deliberately made it look like an accident.

With that in mind, Lily's heart couldn't help but race in excitement. It seemed Hayden's case would soon end, which meant she could finally get a divorce.

As she did not want Xavier to get suspicious, she texted Xavier that they had to visit Fulton Manor like they always did. She also reminded Xavier to have lunch on time in the afternoon. As usual, Xavier didn't bother to reply to her texts.

Meanwhile, Xavier opened his chat with Lily after receiving her texts. That was when he noticed his text about working overtime and not going home for dinner yesterday hadn't been sent. There was a red exclamation mark next to the text. Perhaps it was because he had no signal at the time.

However, he switched off his phone after recalling that Lily had said nothing about it. She even sent several reminders earlier in her usual tone.

all, she still behaved like always, even when

was with the Fultons at Fulton

garden before Shane called her over for a game of chess. "How are things going with your brother's case, Lily?"

nodding. "I phoned Timothy this morning, and he told me there's been a big development in the case. It'll likely be resolved soon. Thank you, Shane." Shane set

a frown quickly marred her face as she thought about the possibility of a scowling Xavier blaming her for complaining to the Fultons. So,

eased after he heard that. "I've had the housekeepers prepare

Lily's heart.

percentage would have been higher if he

appealed to many with his flawless skin and frosty demeanor.

from his mom, Tamara Faulkner. The two were alike in that

were in a loving relationship. After all, Tamara still behaved so coldly despite being with Shane for many years. After the chess game, Edith asked Lily to

stored in vases at home. If the

Halfway through keeping them, he saw a drained

a frosty presence, while a hint of exhaustion showed in his frown.