Her Heart Her Terms (Lily and Xavier)

Chapter 57

Chapter 57

Having taken care of Xavier for two years, Lily was very familiar with his physical condition. He had been neglecting his diet before they married and had developed a severe gastric problem. Due to his gastric issue, he ended up being hospitalized in the second month of

their marriage. He could only eat liquid food and spent more than a month recovering,

He didn't lose any weight, but Lily, who had been tirelessly taking care of him, lost ten pounds. Thanks to her care, his stomach problems never returned afterward. "Mrs. Fulton?" Timothy said after realizing she hadn't responded.

Jolted out of her reverie, Lily regained her composure. The complicated look on her face cleared, and her eyes became sharp and focused.

"I'm not home," she said.

"When will you be back then?" Timothy asked, despite knowing the answer.

"Mr. Synder, I'm divorcing Xavier. I won't be coming back," Lily stated.

She enunciated each word clearly, as if she were also reminding herself while answering Timothy's question.

racing upon hearing Xavier's

end. After a series of chaotic sounds, he shouted, "Mrs. Fulton, Mr. Fulton is

he drink?" Lily sprang to

if you're getting a divorce, you still have to meet Mr. Fulton in person. I... Mr. Fulton! Mr. Fulton!" Amidst the

fate didn't concern her, right? She wouldn't

packing up her things. Once she

convincing herself that the last sentence Timothy said was right. She should indeed discuss the divorce with Xavier in

her. She also didn't know whether he'd signed

he'd eventually sober up. Perhaps out of gratitude for her taking care of him,

to mask her concern for

hour later, Lily arrived

the middle of the yard, and the villa's door was wide open.

the villa, the strong smell of alcohol hit her. She hadn't been back for a few days, and the familiar surroundings suddenly flooded her with memories she had buried deep within her heart. Ignoring the tempest of emotions within her, she

but the door to the bedroom she shared with Xavier on

Timothy's voice

and saw Timothy holding a warm towel in