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.

put her in an awkward position. She bit her lip

said casually, stepping forward with deliberate

her. "The 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?" He echoed her words exactly. Lily lowered her eyes, took the blood pressure medication our from her

a muffled grunt as he

on," she said with subtle intensity, her eyes unwavering. Xavier felt a twinge of panic for a brief moment. She wasn't jealous? His brows furrowed as his lips parted, about to

Lily. Her blood pressure had been high these

was initially tempted to turn and leave, but her resolve softened

couldn't force a smile and pretend to welcome Xavier bringing someone

couldn't ignore the potential danger

here's your blood pressure medication," she said,

the delicate veins on Xavier's hand, leaving

handling. She peered closely at her hand. "How careless! Did it hurt? Come inside, let Emma get

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