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 been "helping" her. Ultimately, all it did was degrade herself in ways that

Did he scold you because of me? Does this slap make you feel better? If not,

had ever heard it. The chill in her tone made

wanted to hit you? If it were

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

echoing something she had heard before. Before

you really going to let your mother sleep on

Though Lily couldn't see her, she couldn't block out

mess in her apartment. Her

The property management intervened, asking Hazel to leave

finished tidying up, Lily received a call

timing, Lily said with a faint

if he'd still be treating Hayden tonight. He'd replied, saying the first session was done, and they'd rest for

the hospital for the next couple of