Her Heart Her Terms (Lily and Xavier)

Chapter 212

Chapter 212

Just remembering the strain between them caused a sharp pain in Lily's chest. But she had to maintain a clear mind.

she pulled her hand away!

y from his when she stopped looking at him.

The warmth from his palm lingered, spreading through her chest. The pain was far more unbearable than when he had been cruel to her.

Xavier's hand was left empty, and for some reason, his heart felt hollow too. He furrowed his brows and glanced at her.

Sunlight streamed through the car window, casting a soft glow on Lily's face. Her delicate, fair cheeks were tinged with a soft pink flush that reached her ears. He realized that he had never taken a good look at her before.

Her lips were red, ber teeth white, her skin flawless-she was the most stunning woman he had ever seen. It was a realization that came late. "Beep! Beep!"

hom sounded, and Xavier snapped out of his reverie as the light turned green. He slammed his foot on the gas

see Rowan right away in the operating room, but they heard

family

hopped barefoot toward Xavier. "Xavier, help me! My hand is

suddenly, a pair of arms were wrapped tightly around

to him like a woman, his head pressed

hands gripping Rowan's shoulders to push

I get a scar, I'll kill myself! This is life or death, how could you not come?" Rowan clung

hugged by another man. The strange stares of those around him made it impossible to

"Let's talk inside."

speaking to the doctor about Rowan's condition. During the experiment, Rowan had accidentally mixed two chemicals, causing a reaction that spilled onto his hand and burned it. The burn, which was about the size of a coln, was deep due to the corrosive nature of the chemicals and would leave an unsightly scar. The doctor explained that surgery was needed to clean the necrotic

for? Xavier extended his hand to the doctor. "Start

quickly, handing him the surgery

swiftly, grabbed Rowan by the hair,