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.

normal for her to have emotions about it, but she should be grateful that he still

be the day she regretted it. However, it would be too late by

didn't want to argue. In her current state, she didn't have the luxury

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.

caught off guard by Emma's sudden comment while she was in the middle of eating. She couldn't

covered her mouth

Let me get

help!" Emma exclaimed, rushing

down his utensils and placed his large hand gently on her back, patting

away as

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

avoided responding directly, sipping

back in his chair, his hand resting casually on Lily's back, his

haven't answered Emma's

holding the soup spoon, turned to look at him. Her eyes were still damp from the choking fit. Her cheeks were

I want to work," she replied, knowing Emma had only spoken casually, but Xavier genuinely wanted an