Her Heart Her Terms (Lily and Xavier)

Chapter 143

his actions. Chapter 143

"Xavier?" Bobby quickly withdrew his hand and grabbed a nearby chair before pushing it to Xavier. "Thank you for taking the time to visit Hayden. I... was just in too much of a rush earlier."

Bobby felt obligated to preserve Lily's dignity in front of Xavier regardless of whether Xavier intended to divorce her. He smiled sheepishly and gestured once again for Xavier to sit However, Xavier simply stood there without moving and fixed his ambiguous gaze on Lily.

Bobby's absurdity as a father was only matched by her foolishness! Did she have no self-awareness as his wife? How could she let herself be slapped around so easily?

Anger simmered within him as his gaze shifted back to Bobby. "Don't let it happen again. She's my woman."

His tone laced with discontent bore down on Bobby like a relentless tide. It was a reminder that Lily was first and foremost his wife before she was his daughter.

A layer of cold sweat formed on Bobby's forehead. He swallowed hard but said nothing.

not address Xavier directly. Instead, she sidled up to Lily and tugged at her sleeve. "Don't just stand there. Explain things to him for your father. Tell him that

was still caught off guard by Xavier's sudden appearance. She wasn't sure whether to feel touched or

Xavier leaving with Sarah earlier resurfaced in her mind. There wasn't much to be touched about Her expression was indifferent, and her gaze was cold. "Whose fault is it, then? Was I

not!" Bobby jumped in

e next month!

only paid one month's worth of Hayden's medical expenses. He was counting on Lily to cover them the "Lily, I acted too impulsively just now. I was just anxious seeing Hayden like that. You wouldn't hold grudges against me, would you? We're family. There's no such thing

stood with his back facing Xavier and

was warm and conciliatory.

n someone whose expression and tone were so at odds. His gaze was sharp and threatening while his tone was She ignored him and glanced over at Hazel instead.

It's not appropriate to leave Xavier at home. You should follow him back home now." Xavier saw through

beg and followed suit, leaving without another word. Xavier was already waiting by the elevator when she stepped out of the ward. She walked over slowly and stood beside

hurried footsteps approached from behind. It was