Her Heart Her Terms (Lily and Xavier)

Chapter 130

Chapter 130

However, no matter how gentle Xavier was, Lily still grew tired.

Afterward, without waiting for him to urge her, she took the medicine from the nightstand and swallowed it.

She watched him, trying to memorize how he looked at her at that moment, hoping it would help her move on faster and numb her heart. Once she had drunk some water, she parted her lips slightly to show him the medicine had gone down

Xavier became increasingly pleased with her attentiveness.

After taking a shower, he embraced her from behind. His chin rested on her neck, and his faint breath brushed against her delicate skin.

She stiffened, her body tense. He assumed she wasn't used to it, considering he hadn't held her like this before,

That evening, sleep eluded her, her thoughts tangled and restless.

With her new car, she no longer had to take the morning bus to work, so she decided not to ask Emma to come over that day.

a simple breakfast for both of them.

the villa, one after

the way, with Xavier's following closely behind. As they neared the

grew.

When the light turned green, both pressed the gas pedal simultaneously, driving

street next to Lupier and walked to the office. She arrived

Queenie called out, poking her head around the corner. "Ms. Cooper wants to see you. She looks

her coat, and straightened her black shirt. "Did

shook her head, pursing her lips. "She's looking for

thanks." Lily smiled and

senior designers at Lupier. In the design department,

most capable among

"Come in", she opened the

wanted to see me?" She closed the door behind

Lynde-you gave it to her, right? Nadia crossed her arms and looked

Lily nodded. "Was there something wrong with

escalated, Nadia risked her own job, and she knew how to weigh the consequences. But when she

problem with Ms. Lynde?