Her Heart Her Terms (Lily and Xavier)

Chapter 107

Chapter 107

After Xavier took over Nova Group, he encountered all sorts of people. He could clearly see through Lily's indifference.

"What's wrong?" Feeling his gaze on her, Lily shifted uncomfortably.

at the fried fish you make," Xavier said as he tucked a strand of hair behind her ear.

"I want to eat t

His voice was soft, yet carried a subtle weight. His cool fingers brushed across her cheek, sending a tingling sensation through her.

Lily hesitated for a moment before standing up with a faint smile. "I'll go make it then." Then, she walked toward the stairs without hesitation.

Xavier's hand froze in mid-air. He watched her retreating figure, and his eyebrows raised slightly in surprise.

She

he still wouldn't refuse him even though he could see the exhaustion in her eyes.

used his methods to make her give up on the divorce, and it was normal for her to have emotions about it, but she should be grateful that he

would be the day she regretted it. However,

argue. In her current state, she didn't have the luxury of expressing her

him freely.

As expected,

in a good mood and ate most of it himself. "Mrs. Fulton's cooking is really good!" Emma praised Lily and, without thinking, she added,

was in the middle of eating. She couldn't swallow and couldn't spit it out, so she ended up

covered her mouth and turned away,

Let me get

some soup to help!" Emma exclaimed,

large hand gently

Xavier's arm away as she recovered

of seafood soup in front of her. "I wasn't serious about

responding directly, sipping

hand resting casually on Lily's back, his posture

still haven't answered Emma's

Her eyes were still damp from the choking fit. Her

knowing Emma had only spoken casually, but Xavier genuinely