Her Heart Her Terms (Lily and Xavier)

Chapter 103

Chapter 103

"Whatever, Xavier replied curtly before heading upstairs.

In the bedroom, Lily had just finished showering and was making the bed.

She bent over slightly as she smoothed the covers. Her dark hair slipped off her shoulders, and her figure was faintly visible under the soft lighting.

Xavier stood at the foot of the bed, watching her lighting a candle from the bedside table, following his habit. She also placed a book he often read on the nightstand by the bed ""It's late. Get so

some rest. You have work tomorrow." She lifted one corner of the blanket and sat on the bed, looking at him.

Xavier swallowed hard as he opened his mouth to respond, but his phone buzzed again in his pocket. It was Timothy.

The two-hour-old scandal had begun affecting the company, and urgent issues required his attention.

"I understand," he replied.

took priority as always, and he headed for

care, but sharing a bed was inevitable. She had mentally prepared herself, yet she still felt a strange sense of relief when he

situation was urgent, Xavier could handle it remotely. It was already 2:00 am. by the time everything

his right, but his fingers brushed

milk or freshly squeezed juice. She'd even make a late-night snack if

disturb his work. But, tonight, Lily didn't come to disturb

the bedroom. There, he found Lily on the bed, eyes

dim light, Xavier's sharp gaze landed on

Her eyes appeared slightly red at the corners as if she had been

he walked closer, he could hear her murmuring in her sleep. Xavier paused, holding his breath, but

Imore.

a deep breath, and after climbing into bed, he

and pulled her into his embrace. Lily's

she felt a warm presence enveloping her that she finally settled down, sinking into a deep,

She usually woke up at this time to make breakfast

she opened her eyes, she first saw the broad expanse of Xavier's chest, his