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

whispered. "Won't that

speak freely with

go out for barbeque instead?" Lily suggested

on her coat,

Terence, holding two heavy grocery

Maryanne froze, glancing back at Lily with a hint

forward, reaching for the bags.

replied, his knuckles white as he

of barbeque ingredients and a few

then carried them into the house and set them on

now awkwardly dressed for an outing. "What's going on? Where are you headed?" Maryanne gestured vaguely toward the guest bedroom

insults," Terence wamed,

not like

way." Hazel's voice suddenly cut through the conversation. "Going to Maryanne's place again? What a hassle." The

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