Her Heart Her Terms (Lily and Xavier)

Chapter 209

Lily stood with her back to Xavier, her expression blank as she listened to Hazel. Fully, Hazel stopped speaking

"Got it. If there's nothing else, I'll hang i

È up now."

Lily didn't know how to respond to Hazel's words. Should she explain herself? Say she hadn't come back to please Xavier and would be leaving soon? That would just lead to endless accusations and a phone argument. Forget it. Let Hazel think about what she wanted.

Lily left the conservatory and headed back to the kitchen to contime helping with the cooking.

Xavier stood at the corner of the conservatory, checking his phone as it vibrated with a new message. It was from Hazel.

"Xavier, Lily may seem innocent, but she's a bit proud and stubborn. Please be patient with her. I'll remind her to behave. I hope you two can get along and live happily together."

had said nothing, Hazel could tell from her expression that she had returned reluctantly. Hazel couldn't let her ruin this-it had

Xavier looked down on the Joyner family, but she had to send him this message

didn't reply immediately. He stared at the message for a

Edith had finished lunch and was preparing

I'll ride with you in your car," she said, grabbing her

step, Xavier's arm shot out, pulling her back into his embrace. She stumbled,

faint threat. "How inconsiderate. Are you planning to have Grandma drop you off? I'll

only tightened. The more she struggled, the

Edith with a pleading look "Grandma, can't you

Edith, ever perceptive, noticed her Xavier's unwillingness to let

drive you there," she said with a wide

forward to help

Without a second thought, she pinched

muffled groan escaped his lips, but his expression didn't change. Instead, he used the pain as fuel, lifting