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."

intently at her.

arm, fell weakly to her side. Through her tears, her vision 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.

Will you help Hayden or not?" Hazel shook

dizzy, Lily finally relented. "I'll

a moment,

doing it for myself. He's my brother." She steadied herself against a bench and turned to look

you to see him. I knew you

was, Hazel kept trying to tie herself to Hayden, reminding Lily that as long as she considered Hayden

the top psychiatrists

know if they should consider seeking help

percent. In cases like his, no doctor-here or abroad-can give any guarantees. His recovery depends largely on his own will to get better." Mental health issues were different from physical illnesses; medication helped, but ultimately, the patient's resilience was

involve?" Lily had no experience