Her Heart Her Terms (Lily and Xavier)

Chapter 226

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Sarah followed Tamara to the study after lunch to report on work while Edilli and Shane called Xavier away.

Lily planned to wait til Edith took her attemoon nap and then find an excuse to leave. Until then, she went to the sunroom in the garden to pass the time.

With the slight pouring in and the room being at a comfortable temperature, she slipped on her down jacket, ready to leave at any moment, her palms slightly sweating. Her phone rang-Maryanne was calling. "What time are we going to the hospital?"

"I'll head over soon, around 2:30 p.m.," Lily replied, checking the time.

"I'll pass by your place and pick you up," Maryanne said with a chuckle. "I'll be there soon, let's hang out for a bit."

Lily hesitated. She wasn't sure how to tell her that she was at the Fulton Manor. Knowing Maryanne's temperament, she'd probably get upset if she found out.

She stared at the bright sunlight outside, trying to find the right words, but nothing came.

through her. "You're not at

Lily replied, "Mm"

Maryanne guessed with

Her blood pressure's high, so she asked me to bring some

It But tell me, what

mentioned the divorce, it felt like a disaster whenever

Xavier brought

was harsh, so Lily raised her hand to shield her face, her fingers casting

tried to act at

struggling to suppress her negative

Maryanne had a way of getting straight to the heart of things "What could make you drop the "just" from your explanation? Do you need to see them sleeping together in front of you before you admit how upset you are? For a moment, everything went silent.

later from the Fulton Manor," Maryanne said softly. "You can

knew Lily was trying to keep her composure and almost felt the urge to tease her, but as

in Lily's ear. Her eyes were red-rimmed, unsure if it was from Maryanne's concem or if the emotions she'd been fighting back had finally spilled over. She slipped her phone

to ignore in his