Her Heart Her Terms (Lily and Xavier)

Chapter 97

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chapter 97

"L... I have nothing to repay you with," Lily said, her eyes misting with tears. She knew Terence wanted to help her without expecting anything in return. Whatever he'd ask of her, it would surely be something simple-something she could easily do.

Terence looked at her, his deep eyes growing more complex. He didn't press her; with everything she was going through, he didn't want to scare her away. "If you don't want my help, then at least lean on my shoulder. Cry if you need to," he offered, stepping closer to her. She turned her head, her gaze landing on his shoulder. It was broad and strong, offering a rare sense of security.

She blinked, and as the tears spilled over, she lowered her head, resting her forehead on his shoulder.

The large drops fell onto his sleeve, darkening the green fabric. As one tear after another fell, her body trembled lightly.

It was all of it-the resentment, sadness, worry, and pain that Hayden's situation had caused.

about to pull her into an embrace. But her earlier words-"I can't get divorced now"-stopped him. Slowly, he let his

while, Lily's tears had finally

away the traces from her face. Her almond-shaped eyes were red and puffy, and

by the ophthalmology department and get some cooling patches later.

tonight. I have work tomorrow." She'd only taken one day off. She'd thought

But now...

thankful that Xavier had always looked down on

by the ophthalmology department to get two cooling patches for

even if Hayden woke up, it would be best for him not to see any family members for a while. The reminder of certain memories could be too much of a trigger

to care for him, Hazel and Bobby had

briefly before heading out. Terence followed her outside. "I'll take you home," he

Timothy standing by

her head at Terence. "I... I'm

also noticed the car. He'd lost count of