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.

said casually, stepping forward with

to casually enter her soon-to-be ex-husband's home?" He echoed her words

a muffled grunt as he

said with subtle intensity, her eyes unwavering. Xavier felt a twinge of panic for a brief moment. She wasn't jealous? His

from the villa, her loving gaze fixed solely on Lily. Her blood pressure had been high these past

tempted to turn and leave, but her resolve softened when she saw Edith's pale

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

had always treated her Idndly. She couldn't ignore

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

brisk, her nails scraping against the delicate veins on Xavier's hand, leaving behind a

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

following Edith into