Her Heart Her Terms (Lily and Xavier)

Chapter 223

Chapter 223

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There were still 22 days until the cooling att period ended. After that, Sarah likely wouldn't need Xavier to bring her here anymore. By then, they'd be married, and she'd be free to come and go asshe wished. Seeing them in the news was one thing, but seeing them in person was entirely different. Taking a deep breath, Lily kept her eyes ahead as she walked along the cobblestone path toward the villa. "Ms. Joyner." Sarah, quick to notice Lily, released Xavier's arm. "You arrived just in time. Lunch will be ready soon." Her tone made it sound as though she were the

lady of the house.

Lily stopped and tumed to face them.

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Xavier, clearly the man of the house, stood next to Sarah with a calm, confident air. His slightly turned body radiated a sense of authority, which made Sarah bold enough to treat the house as her own. Ms. Lynde, are you staying for lunch?" Lily's eyes flicked over to Xavier with a complicated expression.

though Lily's question had put her in an awkward position. She bit her lip

Xavier said casually, stepping forward with deliberate

cooling off period... Do you think it's appropriate for a soon-to-be ex-wife to casually enter her soon-to-be ex-husband's home?"

caught off guard and gave a muffled

as possible. They can contact you directly from now on," she said with subtle intensity, her eyes unwavering. Xavier felt a twinge of panic for

Lily. Her blood pressure had been high these

and leave, but her resolve softened when she

She couldn't force a smile and pretend to welcome Xavier bringing someone else back, but she wasn't

treated her Idndly. She couldn't ignore the potential

your blood pressure medication," she said, taking it back from Xavier's

against the delicate veins on Xavier's hand, leaving

medication, noticing Lily's rough handling. She peered closely at her hand. "How careless!

fine," Lily smiled, following Edith into