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.

divorce, and it was normal for her to have emotions about it, but she should be

longer intrigued him would be the day she regretted it. However,

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

him freely.

As expected,

is really good!" Emma

in the middle

quickly covered her mouth

Let me

some soup to help!" Emma exclaimed, rushing back to

placed his large hand gently on

arm away as she recovered and straightened

soup!" Emma placed a bowl of seafood soup in front of her. "I wasn't serious about it.

avoided responding directly, sipping the

hand resting casually on Lily's back, his posture implying a

still haven't answered

look at him. Her eyes were still damp from the choking fit. Her cheeks were rosy, pale with a hint of pink,

Emma had only spoken casually, but Xavier genuinely wanted