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."

Hazel couldn't let

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

the message for a moment,

finished lunch and

something to do outside. I'll ride with you in your car," she said, grabbing her phone

could take a step, Xavier's arm shot out, pulling her back into his embrace. She stumbled, half of her body pressed against his

threat. "How inconsiderate. Are you planning to have Grandma drop you off? I'll drive you myself later." His lips brushed against her ear, his

to pull away, but his grip only tightened. The more she struggled, the

to Edith with a pleading look "Grandma, can't you just drop me off at the nearest

perceptive, noticed her Xavier's unwillingness to let Lily

will drive you there," she said with a wide smile. "Emma, let's go. I'm

help Edith

longing. Without a second thought, she pinched Xavier's thigh, knowing that spot

expression didn't change. Instead, he used the pain as fuel, lifting her