Her Heart Her Terms (Lily and Xavier)

Chapter 228

Chapter 228

After the thought of divorce had taken root, Lily spent most of her time in a daze, only feeling truly engaged when she was absorbed in her work.

At that moment, she couldn't focus on a word Maryanne was saying, her mind consumed with the fact that Terence had helped her get into Lupler. Maryanne had no idea about Terence's connection to Lapler, so Lily decided to ask him directly the next time they met.

Two hours later, Lily completed a series of tests and retuned to the doctor's office, where she held her blood test results and ultrasound report. "You have a hormonal imbalance, which is causing your irregular menstruation," the gynecologist said after quickly glancing at the results.

He picked up the ultrasound report, examined it further, and asked, "Are you married?"

Lily nodded. "Yes, but we've always used contraception."

"Have your stress levels been particularly high lately? Are you dealing with a lot?" The gynecologist observed her complexion closely. "Yes," Lily replied, lightly touching her cheek. Even though she saw her face every day, she could tell she looked more haggard recently. The gynecologist wrote out a prescription. "It's not a serious issue. You just need to manage your stress, try to relax, and take some herbal medicine. It won't harm your body, and even if you were to get pregnant unexpectedly, it wouldn't affect the baby_"

up the two boxes of pills from the pharmacy and left the hospital with

grab a bite? Maryanne linked her arm with Lily's, reluctant to let go. "It's been so

so Maryanne had learned to temper her behavior

of Hazel at home, Lily didn't want to go back."Sure. Let's walk down the street and get something

while strolling down the lively street brought a sense of comfort. Maryanne parked round the comer, and the two got out of the car, holding hands like they had

lit, alive with the sounds and smells of street food, packed with mostly

on a bench, bundled up in their thick jackets, eating and chatting happily. "Terence's back, so I'm free now," Maryanne said, sipping her milk tea. "I was hoping

on the bench, holding a baked potato and gazing at the starry sky. "I used to envy you so much,

so outstanding, and giving up work for him, was worth it. But now, I

Xavier. It was just

support you," Maryanne said, "I hope you become an amazing designer. When you do, I'll be your little

cup of milk tea and leaned against