Her Heart Her Terms (Lily and Xavier)

Chapter 95

Chapter 95

Lily asked, "What did the doctor say?" She'd always be the one taking the blame if she was even remotely involved. She was used to it by now, and she didn't waste time arguing. Hazel's sobs grew louder. "The doctor said his condition is very serious. There's a chance he could harm himself, and even with treatment... it'll take at least six months before we might see any improvement."

"Is he the best doctor?"

Lily knelt beside her and asked, "Are there any better doctors abroad?"

Hazel wiped her tears and looked at her. They stared at each other, both with tear-streaked faces. Then, Hazel suddenly pulled her into a tight hug as her sobs grew louder.

"This was your father's only connection. He's the best doctor we could afford in the country, and even then, it's almost beyond what we can pay, not to mention those doctors overseas." Hazel hugged Lily so tightly that she could barely breathe. She felt trapped but didn't resist as she sank to her knees, silent tears tracing down her face. "If anything happens to Hayden, our family is finished, and your father will blame me."

but kept her hands firmly on her shoulders, staring intently at her. "Can't you understand my struggles

cleared, and for the first time, the woman who had given birth to her and took care of her for over 20 years seemed like a stranger.

me! Will you help Hayden or not?" Hazel shook Lily's shoulders

dizzy, Lily finally

froze for a moment,

I'm not doing it for you. I'm doing it for myself. He's my brother." She steadied herself against a bench and turned to look at Hayden, who lay asleep on the hospital bed. "When will he wake up? I want to

I knew you wouldn't abandon him.

Lily's tone was, Hazel kept trying to tie herself to Hayden, reminding Lily that as long as she considered Hayden her brother, she was still

primary doctor, Xander Dawson, one of the top psychiatrists in Jadefort. "Dr. Dawson, how confident are you that Hayden

if they

his, no doctor-here or abroad-can give any guarantees. His recovery depends largely on his own will to get better." Mental health issues

his treatment involve?" Lily had no