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

was one of mutual affection. He

did was degrade herself in ways that only made Xavier look down on her

me? Does this slap make

ever heard it. The chill in her tone made Hazel falter,

I wanted to hit you? If it were anyone else, I wouldn't care! I'm doing this for your

need it. Anything else? If not, please leave. I'm tired." With that, Lily grabbed the door handle and started to close It, but Hazel stopped her. "You... you can't just leave me out here! Your dad's furious you came back and is taking it out on

words echoing something she had heard before. Before she could figure it out, Lily had already shut the

Are you really

couldn't see

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

property management intervened, asking Hazel to leave after neighbors across the hall complained about

tidying up, Lily received a call from Maryanne, who invited

have perfect timing, Lily said with a

He'd replied, saying the

didn't need to go to the hospital for the next