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.

dignity. She was his wife. She had the

tone turned out

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

his cheek as his gaze

Only then did she lift her gaze and glance 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. It was

was rush hour, and the streets

other half remained shrouded in shadow. The atmosphere in the car was suffocatingly silent. They had been maintaining a facade of harmony

had to keep adjusting her mindset to coexist with him and return to their previous state of

instructions beforehand as Emma didn't come

quiet. After entering, Lily removed

pulled out two small bunches

at the dining room's entrance with his wrist casually resting on the back of

him who was now composed and free from

herself well without letting negativity spill over and affect their relationship. It wasn't for nothing that he had arranged for Rowan

Return

recently. It was likely due to the stress of work. The once form-fitted skirt hung loosely around her waist