Her Heart Her Terms (Lily and Xavier)

Chapter 208

Chapter 208

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Xavier casually walked over and settled onto the longue chair across from them.

"I haven't had the chance."

Edith shot him aglate. "You make it sound like he's some busy person. It was you who asked him to come back-"

"Grandma," Xavier suddenly interrupted her. "Didn't you plant two pots of flowers on the rooftop? Would you like to go up and take a look?"

Those are species from abroad were something Xavier had gone to great lengths to bring back, knowing how much she adored them

He'd expected fier to keep them in the Fulton Manor and tend to them carefully, but to his surprise, she'd placed them here and forbidden him and Lily to care for them, letting them grow on theirown.

"I almost forgot about that. It's been two years. I should check on how they've grown, Edith said, her attention fully diverted,

stood up and ottered her

retreating

While she would undoubtedly feel some resentment, she knew when to hold her

wouldn't ask him awkward questions, like why he hadn't told her earlier about knowing someone as capable as

Terence had already made the connection,

the kitchen

the rooftop, inspecting the two vibrant flowers. One pot had leaves that were turning yellowish-green, and the other

space only a little warmer than the harsh outdoors. He'd thought these flowers would have long

think these flowers can still be saved?" Edith

the flowers when he bought them. "They're not difficult to care for, but

nodded thoughtfully, her gaze unwavering. "Since you know that they need care, you should put in the effort from now on. These flowers can teach you the principle that everything requires attention. Even if they die, it will have been worth the effort." Xavier furrowed

Lily Interfere. Take

his work instead of constantly chasing after his wife.

she hoped Xavier could leam

almost ready, Hazel video-called

kitchen. "Mrs. Fulton, go talk to your mother-in-law. Leave everything here to

the conservatory outside to answer the call. "Mom, is there something you need? Hazel, lounging on the sofa with a face mask, replied, "I just wanted to check-in. How's that few thousand-

her mother's sarcastic