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.

and tugged at her sleeve. "Don't just stand

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

scene of Xavier leaving with Sarah earlier resurfaced in her mind. There wasn't much to be touched about Her expression was

not!" Bobby jumped in

e next month!

"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 as resentment between us." Bobby smiled sheepishly

with his back facing Xavier and threw her a meaningful

was warm and conciliatory.

tone were so at odds. His gaze was sharp and threatening while his tone was She ignored him and glanced over at Hazel instead. "I had sent the caregiver home. Someone needs to

no need for you to take care of Hayden personally. It's not appropriate to leave Xavier at home. You should follow him back home now." Xavier saw through his pretense instantly. A hint of disdain

already waiting by the elevator when she stepped out of the ward. She

footsteps approached from