Her Heart Her Terms (Lily and Xavier)

Chapter 247

Chapter 247

Rowan didn't know Xavier very well. He couldn't tell whether his reserved and introverted personality was something Xavier had always kept hidden or his relationship had simply forced his true nature to surface. Yet, his curiosity about Lily had skyrocketed a thousandfeld.

Lily was feeding Hayden when he arrived an hour early at the hospital.

"Dr. Blackwood!" Hazel was the first to spot him. She put down the popcom in her hand and stood up from the couch before hurrying over to him. "How's my son doing now?"

"Mrs Joyner, Rowan greeted her politely. His gaze darted around. "About the treatment costs moving forward, L

Hazel tumed around and walked toward the ward before he could finish. She took the oatmeal container from Lily's hands.

"You've been involved in Hayden's treatment the whole time. I don't quite understand all of this. Lily, you should talk to him."

grabbed Lily's wrist and refused to let her leave. His simple words struck her heart like a heavy

immediately held his hand in return.

hand the oatmeal container back to her. "Ouch! My stomach hurts! I need to use the restroom." Then, she grabbed her phone from the couch and hurried out Rowan glanced

the oatmeal too hot? Does it taste good? Tell me what you want to eat or drin I'll bring it for you next time." However,

when she saw that. She couldn't hide the disappointment

a phase where they struggle to express themselves emotionally during treatment. It's a good sign that he reacted even

walked in

treatment earlier? Lily's

misspoke earlier, Rowan said with an awkward laugh.

pondered for a while. She glanced toward the door and smiled awkwardly. She could tell that he didn't like Hazel However, she had a

your brother." Rowan tried to probe for more information. "Did you cover his medical bills? Wouldn't your partner

"I don't have a partner." she needed

he said, "Have you ever considered finding a partner to share the burden

my partner