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.

had started racing upon hearing Xavier's poor state, throbbed

end. After a series of chaotic sounds, he

sprang to her feet. "Take

divorce, you still have to meet Mr. Fulton in person. I... Mr. Fulton! Mr. Fulton!" Amidst the chaos, the call was abruptly

concern her, right? She wouldn't go back. Still, her actions

her things. Once she gathered

said was

contacted her. She also didn't know whether he'd signed them. It was better

sober up. Perhaps out of gratitude for her taking care of him, he might actually agree

excuses to mask

Lily arrived at

middle of the yard, and the

she stepped into 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

first floor was empty, but the door to the bedroom she shared with Xavier on the second

voice echoed

towel in his hands, with a