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.

upon hearing Xavier's poor state,

a series of chaotic sounds, he

he drink?" Lily sprang to her

in person.

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

began instinctively packing up her things. Once she gathered her

way, Lily kept convincing herself that the last sentence Timothy said was right.

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

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

to mask

later, Lily arrived

car was parked in the middle of the yard, and the villa's

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

bedroom she shared with Xavier on the

Fulton..." Timothy's voice echoed

in his hands, with a