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 left

one stopped him from leaving once they heard Lily was

door, reminded him to drive safely, and

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

rolled her eyes. "That's the bare minimum. If Lily doesn't have a

thoughtful, Shane's intuition couldn't quite match

shake the feeling that something was off between

made a mental note to have a

and family

all thanks to you for marrying such a wonderful

from the second floor. "What's this

the duck in the kitchen. It's been marinating all night,

wasn't in the best shape physically and found herself exhausted halfway up the

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

shadow stretched over her, shielding her from the blazing

of beads on his wrist. He offered her

the season was cool, the midday sun

harsh light

"Thanks, Terence."