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..."

years old. At that

one stopped him from leaving

door, reminded him to

Shane remarked. He settled next

the bare minimum. If Lily doesn't have a child soon, I worry he won't be able to hold onto

couldn't

shake the feeling that

Shane replied, though he made a

work and family

you for marrying such a wonderful wife and

Tamara descended from the second floor. "What's this

smiling brightly. "Oh, just talking about the duck in the kitchen. It's been marinating all night, but still hasn't soaked up any

and found herself exhausted halfway up the

in a white athletic outfit. Her long hair which was tied into a ponytail had loosened and fallen

shadow stretched over her, shielding her from the blazing

his wrist. He offered her a bottle of mineral

season was cool, the

harsh light while gratefully

"Thanks, Terence."