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..."

25 years old. At that moment,

him from leaving once

door, reminded him to drive safely,

I expected," Shane remarked. He settled next to Edith.

minimum. If Lily doesn't have a child soon, I worry he won't be

Shane's intuition couldn't quite match Edith's

the feeling that something was off

though he made a mental note

work and family was

half-joked, half-complained, "It's all thanks to you for marrying such a wonderful wife and raising a grandson

"What's this about stubbornness?" she asked,

while smiling brightly. "Oh, just talking about the duck in the kitchen. It's been marinating all

physically and found herself exhausted halfway up

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

shadow stretched over her, shielding her from the blazing

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

was cool, the midday sun beat

squinted against the harsh light

"Thanks, Terence."