Her Heart Her Terms (Lily and Xavier)

Chapter 133

Chapter 133

Tears silently slid down Lily's cheek and dropped onto her shirt. Snapping back to reality, she turned her head and quickly wiped away the streaks.

What was she holding onto? Being his secret lover? Was Sarah really suffering when Lily kept her relationship with Xavier private, unable to be seen with him in public?

Was there truly any injustice in that? At least Sarah still had his private affection, his endless indulgence.

And her? She, the legitimate Mrs. Fulton, had nothing but a certificate. Wasn't she the one who should feel wronged?

"We shouldn't be overhearing other people's private matters. Let's go," Nadia said, oblivious to the tension.

She tugged at Lily's arm and bent down to tiptoe out. Lily allowed herself to be pulled along

was there to comfort her and wipe away her tears. But for

turned the corner, just before they reached the stairs, a

Cooper, Ms. Joyner." It

choice but to halt as well. Behind her, two intense gazes fell upon her, and her blood seemed to freeze. Without even looking back, she could already

for that night when she answered Xavier's call? The

tense air around Sarah. The only one who was unaware was Nadia, who

well. He stood shoulder to shoulder with Sarah, his arm casually draped over

gaze was calm as he nodded slightly at Lily and Nadia

to interrupt your meal.

"We're just finishing up. You two, go

a brief glance with her before

the sleeve of his jacket brushed against her fingers. She

walked away without a