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!"

car hom sounded, and Xavier snapped out of his reverie as the light turned green. He

Jadeford Hospital half an hour later. They didn't see Rowan right away in the

crowd of anxious family members

she steadied herself, Rowan hopped barefoot toward Xavier.

Xavier when, suddenly, a pair of arms

curled his legs around Xavier and clung to him like a woman, his head pressed against Xavier's

Xavier gritted his teeth, his hands gripping Rowan's shoulders to

a scar, I'll kill myself! This is life or death, how could you not come?" Rowan clung to him, crying as he exaggerated his

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

"Let's talk inside."

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 tissue and inject an antidote to prevent further damage. While the injury wasn't life-threatening, it would

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

replied quickly, handing him the surgery

swiftly, grabbed Rowan by the