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.

make her give up on the divorce, and it was normal for her to

intrigued him would be the day she

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

him freely.

As expected,

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,

middle of eating. She

mouth and turned

me

you some soup to help!" Emma exclaimed,

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

gently pushed Xavier's arm away as she recovered and straightened up.

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

responding directly, sipping the

hand resting casually

still haven't answered Emma's

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

replied, knowing Emma had only spoken casually, but Xavier genuinely