Her Heart Her Terms (Lily and Xavier)

Chapter 144

Chapter 144

Lily took a deep breath and closed her eyes as she replied, "I got this." With that, she left the stairwell

It was rush hour, and the elevator took longer than usual. It had just arrived by the time she returned outside.

She followed Xavier inside when the elevator doors opened. He stood behind her and glanced down at her.

Her gaze was slightly lowered. The redness and swelling on her forehead were partially obscured in her stray locks of hair. Yet, it was still painfully noticeable.

He spoke in a lowered voice. "Hayden..."

"Thanks for your concern. He'll be alright." Her voice was solt and devoid of any energy. However, it carried an undeniable resilience and a tone full of resistance.

There were two conflicting thoughts wrestled in her mind. One of them told her to suppress her anger and endure whatever Xavier had done for the sake of 100 thousand dollars every month.

had

caught between the two, and her tone turned

but frown. She could put on airs in front of him. However, where was

pressed his tongue against his cheek as his

at his reflection on the mirrored walls. She couldn't quite fathom why Xavier had appeared at Hayden's ward until he got into her car when they left the hospital.

hour, and the streets were packed with

face in vibrant color while the other half remained shrouded in shadow. The atmosphere in the car was suffocatingly silent. They had been maintaining a facade of harmony for the past few days. Now, the illusion seemed to falter

her mindset to coexist with him and return

probably had given instructions beforehand as Emma didn't come over to

house was eerily quiet. After entering, Lily removed her coat and headed

in the fridge. How about two simple meals? She pulled out

dining room's entrance with his wrist

him who was now composed

letting negativity spill over and affect their relationship. It wasn't

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once form-fitted skirt hung loosely around her waist as if it could slide off at any