Her Heart Her Terms (Lily and Xavier)

Chapter 129

Chapter 129

As evening fell, Lily returned home and adjusted the design plans for the Glenview Villa on her computer. Once everything was in order, she quickly emailed them to Sarali.

The sky darkened, and the lights outside began to flicker on, casting a soft glow in the dim room. She stood up, stretching lazily, then decided to go downstairs and help Emma with dinner.

It had already been nearly half a month since she started working. The days of wearing an apron and spending time in the kitchen felt like they belonged to another lifetime.

She couldn't help but feel a bit nostalgic. The pressure from work seemed to ease

ase with these simple tasks.

"Mrs. Fulton, it's clear that Mr. Fulton really enjoys your cooling." Emma observed. "Why don't you write down a recipe next time? When I have a free moment, I can practice so I don't keep making dishes that don't suit his taste. He works so hard, and his health needs attention."

The fish she had ruined and meant to discard, yet Xavier had devoured nearly half of it once Lily stepped in. Meanwhile, every meal Emma carefully prepared was usually left half-eaten.

we have a weekend free, we'll cook together," Lily said, chopping a piece

no use relying on verbal

list of things Xavier couldn't eat was long. For example, he could eat cilantro and ginger,

"I'm getting old and can't remember everything. If you write it down next time,

Lily had carefully learned Xavier's habits over the past two years. Xavier himself hadn't even noticed some

dish every day for a month. She kept a notebook, noting which dishes he liked and which ones he didn't touch at all.

up, her eyes softening with warrnth before quickly regaining her composure. She turned on the stove to

were furrowed from exhaustion. After hanging up his bag and jacket, he walked toward the

room, he paused when he

was wearing an apron and a low ponytail, was dressed in light gray cotton

The soft light

her, and the surrounding steam and smoke swelled

you're back?" Emma called out, bringing a dish to the table. She smiled at him. "Mrs. Fulton is truly virtuous. You're in for a treat tonight!" Xavier's features softened, a rare expression of

taken the initiative to cook for him, and it was clear she had realized her recent mistakes. "Mrs. Fulton is lucky too. You two are such a perfect match!"

his tie as he went upstairs. After a shower, he changed