Her Heart Her Terms (Lily and Xavier)

Chapter 215

Chapter 215

"This is my daughter's house. Why can't 1 be here?" Hazel declared brightly as she maneuvered past Maryanne and slipped inside.

Upon hearing the commotion, Lily came over but was too late to intervene.

"Lily, I bought some bread. Just a little something tor breakfast. You don't need to worry about me. Go ahead with your plans,"

Hazel camed her bags of instant food straight to the kitchen Inside, she opened the fridge and filled the empty shelves with her favorite snacks and meals as if settling in for the long haul. Maryanne's eyes widened, darting to Lily in silent question "What is happening?"

"It's fine." Lily muttered, glancing at Hazel

She could feel the frustration rising inside her, yet she was at a loss for approaching the situation,

Despite her anger, Lily felt a pang of pity for Hazel. Even as her patience wore thin, she couldn't bring herself to react too harshly.

gave them a triumphant smile before retreating to the guest bedroom, shutting the

really staying?" Maryanne whispered. "Won't that make it awkward if

speak freely with Hazel lurking in the

go out for barbeque instead?" Lily

her coat, and was halfway out the

there was Terence, holding two heavy grocery

you're here?" Maryanne froze, glancing back at

quickly stepped forward, reaching for the bags.

got it," Terence replied, his knuckles white as he

bags were an assortment of barbeque ingredients and

carried them into the house and set them on the dining

"What's going on? Where are you headed?" Maryanne

Terence wamed,

not like

through the conversation. "Going to Maryanne's place again? What a hassle." The door to the guest bedroom creaked open, and Hazel poked her head out, eyeing Terence appraisingly. "Let's just eat here. I'm not eating, so you

his gaze flickered with mild discomfort as he glanced at Lily. His timing couldn't have been worse,