Her Heart Her Terms (Lily and Xavier)

Chapter 61

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Chapter 61

Lily's feelings for Xavier died just when they had reached their peak.

The divorce had come so suddenly that her heart had instantly been shattered to pieces, but her feelings for Xavier couldn't be withdrawn so quickly.

She could only assure herself that experience was the best teacher she had, and that after this, there would be no next time.

"Are you underestimating me? I've had at least five... two boyfriends, you know," Maryanne retorted, feeling somewhat diffident when it came to relationships.

She had once envied how Lily's eyes would sparkle when she talked about Xavier, and she also wanted to find a man who would make her look like that. She eventually dated two men, but both relationships ended because of various reasons.

After breaking up, Maryanne felt more relief than sadness. Her feelings for her exes barely counted as love; she merely fancied them.

the couch. She couldn't

getting bitten by a dog. It's not the first time, after all." That was what Lily thought when she was

her the breakfast she bought. "You still have to work.

down. Along with the food, she swallowed down her bitterness

also plagued her.

naturally woke up at 6:30 am. Even though he was tired from the

his arms, was gone. The messy bed was empty

feeling

hearty breakfast for him like usual. She wouldn't urge him to come down and eat. Xavier grabbed his phone from the bedside table and dealt with a few urgent work matters.

uneasiness prickled at him. Something about what happened between them last night didn't sit

Timothy who lied, and Lily had dressed

he feel

thought, Xavier felt more at ease. The frustration

who ran off this morning, was just as ungrateful

and put on his suit. Timothy had just arrived

got out of the