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.

weekend free, we'll cook together," Lily said, chopping a piece of tenderloin. "He is a

use relying on verbal instructions

eat cilantro and ginger, but not both in the same

Mr. Fulton's preferences, Emma commented. "I'm getting old and can't remember everything. If you write it down next time, I'll just stick it

the past two years. Xavier himself hadn't even

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

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

the dining room, he paused when he saw

ponytail, was dressed in light gray cotton loungewear,

The soft light

the surrounding

"Mrs. Fulton is truly virtuous. You're in for a treat tonight!" Xavier's features softened, a rare expression of satisfaction crossing his face. "Indeed."

was clear she had realized her recent mistakes. "Mrs. Fulton is lucky too. You two are such a perfect match!" Emma praised before returning to the kitchen

a shower,