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.

methods to make her give up on the divorce, and it was normal for her to have emotions about it, but she

him would be the day she regretted

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

him freely.

As expected,

most of it himself. "Mrs. Fulton's cooking is really good!"

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

quickly covered her mouth and turned away,

Let me get

soup to help!" Emma

his large

as she recovered and straightened up.

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

Lily avoided responding directly, sipping the

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

still haven't answered Emma's

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

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