Her Heart Her Terms (Lily and Xavier)

Chapter 170

Chapter 170

Lily stayed silent. Whenever Lily used to visit the Fulton Manor, she would meet Emma there, and the both of them got along swimmingly. Emma loved to joke around and would tease Lily about Xavier.

Lily would blush furiously from the teasing every time, but she would feel sweet and content on the inside.

At that moment, however, what she felt was a pang of bitterness in her chest, and her expression was somewhat stiff.

Emina and the rest would only say things like, "Oh look. Mrs. Fulton is blushing."

"Mrs. Fulton only has eyes for Mr. Fulton."

"Mrs. Fulton spends her days doting on Mr. Fulton."

They had never said anything about how Xavier felt or did for Lily. To them, there was nothing wrong with it. After all, even Lily herself had enjoyed it.

Lily's lace when the older woman noticed her silence. "Why are you so quiet? "What?"

about Mr. Fulton, you get all shy and lost in thought. I was asking what is

answered mechanically, "He's handsome. He has a great body. Even without wealth or power, he's the type of man

but as soon as the words left her

realized that Xavier had come downstairs without her noticing. He had his hands in

was sure that even her closeness with Terence

you not make a sound and eavesdrop on

Xavier would be happy with these sorts of remarks, so there was no need for her to explain herself. Only an inexplicable resistance

resisted the joy in

trip. You can eat without me," Xavier

are some matters in the company, so I

that Xavier was dressed

ready. Have your dinner first before you leave!" Emma sped up her cooking. "Just another

door. He changed his shoes and walked out. The sound of his Maybach starting soon followed and then

health is good."

words stirred up the inner conflict within her, and it threatened to tear her