Her Heart Her Terms (Lily and Xavier)

Chapter 191

Chapter

191

"Lily has teelings for me?" Xavier's hands were in his pockets, his expression skeptical. "You might not know, but recently, she's been getting very

close to Termice.

Hazel knew Terence. The Devereux family was also quite prominent in Jadeford, especially since Lily was close to Maryanne.

Seeing his darkening expression, Hazel quickly added, "You might have been neglecting her. Over the past two years, she's come home repeatedly complaining that you don't pay enough attention to her. "There were no surprises for your wedding anniversary, no birthday celebrations, and you never check in on her."

"So, she went to another man for comfort?" His voice turned cold. If that was the reason, Lily was truly making excuses for hersell.

her tongue, paused for a moment,

actions with Terence just a show to provoke him? She was playing games, using the art of seduction, but misjudged the balance. It would only lead to disaster. "Xavier, she's really sick. She hasn't eaten since yesterday, and her fever's been bad. I'm not feeling well, so I can't care for her. Please check on

to

staggered, almost collapsing, and stumbled several feet before grabbing the

the desk,

stand straight. Could you help me get a

quite skilled at pretending to be ill. As the nurse

she's all alone getting an IV and still

of seats occupied by them. Xavier raised his eyes and immediately

met yesterday, she seemed a bit unfamiliar today. She was wrapped in her black down

of her head. It was loose and lazy, with a hint of unintentional charm in her innocent features. When he came to his senses, he found himself standing right in front of her. A dim light fell over her, and

and his knee-length black coat was slightly

a dream, or she was imagining things. Why would Xavier be here? After several seconds of hesitation, she suddenly looked up, and his familiar face and chiseled features