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.

them a triumphant smile before retreating to

that make it

speak freely with

we go out for barbeque instead?" Lily suggested

sofa, threw on her coat, and

was Terence, holding two heavy

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

forward, reaching for the bags. "Terence,

Terence replied, his knuckles white as he gripped the

bags were an assortment of barbeque ingredients and a few bottles

them into the house and

women, now awkwardly dressed for an outing. "What's going on? Where are you headed?"

Terence wamed,

not like

we'd grab the groceries and head to Maryanne's place instead. That way, we're not in her way." Hazel's voice suddenly cut 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 won't be

mild discomfort as he glanced at Lily. His timing couldn't have been worse, arriving just before