Her Heart Her Terms (Lily and Xavier)

Chapter 123

Chapter 123

Edith scolded Xavier a couple more times, but he remained indifferent

"Forget it. It's more effective to urge yo

Xavier was dumbfounded.

your dad to have a second child than to push you to have one."

After a while, lunch was served. At the dining table, Lily ate quietly, sensing Xavier's occasional gaze on her. She wasn't sure what Edith had said to him, but his stare made her feel strangely guilty. When Lily finally finished her meal, she helped Edith back to her room for her afternoon nap and then went upstairs to her bedroom.

She thought Xavier had gone to the company, but to her surprise, he was already in her room. The midday sun shone brightly, casting a soft glow on his shirt, making him look warm and lazy. Lily paused with her hand on the door handle, her clear eyes reflecting his image.

rich with magnetism, and his throat sounded as though it

wondering if Edith had said something that might lead him to misunderstand

in front of him. His fingers lifted her chin, and he studied her face-small, innocent, obedient, yet full of rebellion. He leaned down, his lips brushing her check as he

nose. Whatever you want, I'll

what had triggered his mood or why he was giving her space now. she

"Okay."

buy a car." With that, Xavier released her and began adjusting his shirt and

blinked, surprised. "You're

to ask him in the next

made Lily's heart tremble. For a moment, she was lost in his gaze, forcing her racing heartbeat back under

Let's just go

said nothing, walking out of the

But