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.

and her eyes were fixed on his descending hand. For a moment, she closed her eyes, ready to take the hit. After all, she had already been embarrassed in front of Xavier. What harm would there be in getting embarrassed

a figure stepped between her and the streetlamp.

in front of

Bobby's fury

Terence's

over." Terence's usual gentle demeanor was absent. His

forced a laugh. It was a dramatic shift in

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

reached them but was

against it with his hands in his pockets

with a strand clinging to her cheek. Her pale skin and slightly red eyes made her

with shining eyes as if he were the only one she

stayed in place for a long time, and

Fulton asked you to come to the car," Timothy said

knew about Xavier and Lily's

looked across the road, only then