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.

together," Lily said, chopping a piece of tenderloin. "He is a bit picky. I'll write down

no use relying on verbal

couldn't eat was long. For example, he could eat cilantro and ginger, but not both in the same dish. He

old and can't remember everything. If you write it down next time, I'll just stick it on the

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

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

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

pm. His brows were furrowed from exhaustion. After hanging up his bag and jacket, he

passed the dining room, he paused when he

was wearing an apron and a low ponytail, was dressed in light gray cotton loungewear, making her skin look pale

The soft light

and the surrounding steam and smoke

She smiled at him. "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." naware

took good care of him. Yet, Lily herself seemed unaware But tonight, she'd taken the initiative to cook for him, and it was clear she had realized her

went upstairs. After a shower, he