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.

Hazel gave them a triumphant smile before retreating

whispered. "Won't that make it

speak freely with

we go out for barbeque

on her coat, and was halfway out the door when

was Terence, holding two heavy grocery

back at Lily with a hint

stepped forward, reaching for the bags.

got it," Terence replied, his knuckles white as

and

carried them into the house and set them on the dining

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

insults," Terence wamed, furrowing

not like that!" Maryarine

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

with mild discomfort as he glanced at Lily. His timing couldn't have