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,

of noise echoed from Timothy's end. After a series of chaotic sounds, he shouted,

Lily sprang to her feet. "Take him to

back quickly!" Timothy said frantically. "Even if you're getting a divorce, you still have to meet Mr. Fulton in person.

She wouldn't go back. Still,

instinctively packing up her things. Once she gathered her things,

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

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

gratitude for her taking

excuses to mask her concern for

hour later, Lily arrived

yard, and the villa's door was wide open. All the lights inside were

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

door to the bedroom she

Fulton..." Timothy's voice echoed

bedroom and saw Timothy holding a warm towel in his hands, with a basin of warm water at