Her Heart Her Terms (Lily and Xavier)

Chapter 67

Chapter 67

Xavier raised the car window and turned his head to face forward.

"Timothy, go bring my wife over."

Timothy immediately turned off the engine and stepped out of the car. He headed straight toward the father and daughter, who were surrounded by onlookers. Seeing him approaching, Lily quickly tried to step away, intending to leave in another direction. But Bobby's grip was too tight. She couldn't break free.

"Did you hear what I just said?" He pressed on, relentless. "You're going back to the Fulton residence right now!"

She finally snapped, "I said I'm not going back! From now on, stay out of my business!"

He was stunned for a few seconds, and his voice grew louder. "So, you're rebelling against me now? How dare you talk to me like this! Since your mother's too soft to discipline you, I'll do it today!"

He yanked her in front of him and raised his hand high. He channeled all his strength into his arm and aimed a slap at her fair face.

Since he took control of the Joyner family, no one but Hayden had dared to speak to him this way.

she closed her eyes, ready to take the hit. After all, she had already been embarrassed in

figure stepped between her and the streetlamp. It was

himself in front of her and

Devereux..." Bobby's

his hand and, under Terence's gaze, released his

talk this over." Terence's usual gentle

suddenly forced a laugh. It was a dramatic

If not, who else will? But you're right. I'll handle this at home. I have things to do, so I'll take my leave." With that, he took the

had almost reached them but was cut off by

point. He leaned against

with a strand clinging to her cheek. Her pale

she looked at him with shining eyes as

long time, and

to come to the car," Timothy

Xavier and Lily's marriage, so Timothy didn't hide his

only then noticing Xavier