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

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

did was degrade herself in ways that only made Xavier look

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

had ever heard it. The chill

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

out here! Your dad's furious you came back and is taking it out on me. He won't let me back in the house. Now, he's already lett!" Lily didn't believe her. "Then go sweet-talk him and beg him.

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

can you be so heartless? Are you really going to

the door. Though Lily couldn't see her,

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

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

a call from Maryanne, who

with a

to ask if he'd still be treating Hayden tonight. He'd replied, saying the first session was done,

to go to the hospital for the next couple of