Her Heart Her Terms (Lily and Xavier)

Chapter 108

Chapter 108

Maryanne was furious, though much of her anger stemmed from concern. "How could you go back to him?" "I... I would have money and power. What's so bad about coming back?

Lily had used this reason to convince herself. Now, she hoped it would be enough to calm Maryanne down. wwhat

about your freedom? Didn't Xavier force you to quit your job?"

Maryanne didn't know that Lily was still working, so Lily reassured her repeatedly, "No. Really, I'm free now."

"I don't believe it," Maryanne snapped. "Unless you come to Bayview Gardens tonight for dinner. We need to talk about this in person!"

It was hard to explain something like this over the phone. So, Lily hesitated for a moment before agreeing

"Alright. See you tonight."

with

Lily could go out tonight, Maryanne

reflecting the blue sky, white clouds, and Lily's complex gaze. She sighed and put away her

just called. I didn't know you

came from behind her. She turned around to see he had somehow appeared. It seemed that he had

"It's okay. She's right to be upset. I didn't tell her as

have you been these

and his lips red. His features bathed in the morning sunlight, making him seem soft, yet carefree. Facing the sunlight, Lily raised her hand to shield her eyes, squinting in a half-smile. She couldn't quite make out the warmth in his expression

moment

smiled faintly, her voice soft.

just as his phone

couldn't help but laugh. "Maryanne asked me to come to your place tonight and be your free

"No need. I

to the side, blocking the sunlight for her. "So, you're not

lowered her hand from

was about to explain when he interrupted her. "I'll take you there after work tonight,