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 moment, he was

stopped him from leaving

him to drive safely, and then returned

seems a bit more considerate than I expected," Shane remarked. He settled next to

If Lily doesn't have a child soon, I worry he won't be able to

couldn't

shake the feeling that something was

made a mental note

and family was

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

descended from the second floor. "What's this

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

and found

Her long hair which was tied into a ponytail had loosened and fallen

over her, shielding her from the blazing

beads on his wrist. He offered her a bottle

season was cool, the midday sun beat

harsh light while gratefully accepting the

"Thanks, Terence."