Her Heart Her Terms (Lily and Xavier)

Chapter 214

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"I've already told you, I'm divorcing Xavier. It's final. Absolutely, definitely, without a doubt," Lily said, her tone resolute.

Hazel's eyes landed on Lily's black shirt, and she bluntly asked, "You're wearing libs clothes. Don't tell me you didn't get intimate with him when you went back?" Lily was momentarily stunned into silence.

Now that things have come this far, why not just take the opportunity to say you're not divorcing him."

"I'm not taking any opportunity!" Lily cut her off, her voice rising with frustration. "Mom, can't you understand what I'm saying? I'm the one who wants the divorce. I'm the one retusing to back down. Do you get it..." "Smack!"

Hazel's temper boiled over, and she slapped Lily sharply.

"I've thrown away all my dignity in front of Xavier, begging and pleading on your behalf! He still seems willing to accept you, but now you're telling me you won'17 Lily, have you completely lost your mind?"

Lily pressed a hand to her burning cheek, her blood seemingly frozen in her veins. She stood rooted to the spot, too stunned to react

said their relationship was one of mutual affection. He had even implied it

was degrade herself in ways that only made Xavier look down on her more, stripping away every shred of her

again? Did he scold you because of me? Does this slap make you feel better? If not, go ahead. Hit me

Hazel had ever heard it. The chill in her tone

wanted to hit you? If it

can't just leave me out here! Your dad's furious you came back and is taking it out on me. He

had heard before. Before she

so heartless? Are you really going

door. Though Lily couldn't see her, she couldn't block out the sound of her

to ignore the noise, Lily resumed cleaning the mess in her apartment. Her thoughts were a

outside quieted. The property management intervened, asking Hazel to leave after neighbors across the hall complained about the

received a call from Maryanne, who invited

Lily said with a

Hayden tonight. He'd replied, saying

go to the hospital for the next couple