Her Heart Her Terms (Lily and Xavier)

Chapter 51

Chapter 51

The Fultons were all deeply concerned about Lily.

However, Xavier didn't want to trouble his elders with something he saw as a minor issue.

He figured once Lily calmed down or if he could talk to her in person, he could set things straight.

"She's not feeling well. I'll go check on her, so I won't be staying for dinner."

Edith's worried expression immediately turned to one of excitement. "Is she pregnant?"

Shane, who had been sipping tea nearby, set down his cup and chimed in. "Pregnancy is serious business. She should move back here so we can take care of her." "No," Xavier responded firmly. He was confident the measures he had taken to prevent any surprises were effective.

Edith and Shane exchanged questioning glances, silently demanding an explanation for his certainty.

Xavier fumbled for a half-hearted excuse. "She's just feeling under the weather because... well, you know, that time of the month."

Edith sighed, disappointed. She then urged Xavier, "Take good care of her. You're not getting any younger..."

old. At that moment, he was left

from leaving once they heard Lily was

door, reminded him to drive

I expected," Shane remarked. He settled next

eyes. "That's the bare minimum. If Lily doesn't have a child soon, I worry he

couldn't quite match

shake the feeling that something was off between

he made a

work and

a wonderful

floor. "What's this about stubbornness?" she asked, catching

the kitchen. It's been marinating all night, but still hasn't soaked up any flavor!" Lily was hiking at Crownridge Peak

best shape physically and found herself exhausted halfway

was tied into a ponytail had loosened and

shadow stretched over her, shielding her from

black athletic outfit and a string of beads on his wrist. He offered her a bottle of mineral water

the season was cool,

harsh light while gratefully accepting

"Thanks, Terence."