Her Heart Her Terms (Lily and Xavier)

Chapter 216

Chapter 216

The shards shattered, and a sharp pain shot through Lily's ankle, but she couldn't care less. She furrowed her brow at the sight of Hazel surrounded by the broken pieces. "Stay there, and don't move. I'll grab the broom.."

"I'll do it," Terence interrupted firmly. "Lily, stay still. I'll handle this."

He quickly retrieved the broom, sweeping away the shards near Lily's feet before moving to clean up around Hazel.

Hazel raised an eyebrow. "Terence, you seem quite familiar with Lily's place. I've been here for days and didn't even know where the broom was kept."

Terence paused briefly before replying casually, "I've been here once before with Maryanne. Thave a good memory."

"Younger people and their sharp memories," Hazel said with a polite laugh.

When Terence finished cleaning up, she turned to Lily. "Well, I won't get in your way. You can handle things yourself. "With that, she retreated to the guest bedroom

Maryanne watched Hazel leave from the sofa. She pursed her lips. "I thought she came to take care of you, but she's acting like she owns the place."

was and managed to break a couple of bowls. It wasn't that she was comfortable talking

sorry for her daughter's hardships and come over to cook or clean up? Instead, she held the bowls with her fingers lightly curled,

sharply, "she's

bit her lip and rolled

remained quiet as she prepared the grill, placed it on the table, and organized the ingredients Terence

wait a moment." Terence's eyes narrowed as

of blood. The wound was minor, and It barely stung. She hadn't even realized

have a first-aid kit?" Terence guided

and cotton swabs from the coffee table drawer. "Luckily, 1

them off her hands. "Let me. We need

the wound, he glanced at Maryanne. "Go

offer some concern but

there are any shards left," Lily

could say more, Terence carefully placed her foot on his knee. The sudden chill startled

it," he said calmly, releasing her ankle briefly before adding,

earlier discomfort dissolved as she watched