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.

her to have emotions about it, but she should be

longer intrigued him would be the day

that this was a test, Lily simply didn't want to argue. In her current

him freely.

As expected,

fish wasn't perfect. It had been burned by Emma, after all. Nevertheless, Xavier was 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, "In my opinion, Mrs. Fulton, you should stop working and focus on taking care of Mr. Fulton. He really enjoys the dishes you

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

covered her mouth

Let me

soup to help!" Emma

his large hand gently on

arm away as she recovered and straightened up.

bowl of seafood soup in front of

responding directly, sipping the

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

still haven't answered

turned to look at him. Her eyes were still damp from the

she replied, knowing Emma had only spoken casually, but