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."

her leave. His simple words struck her heart

in return.

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

good? Tell me what you want to eat or drin I'll bring it for you

dimmed when she saw that. She

struggle to express themselves emotionally during treatment. It's a good sign that

He'll slowly get better." Rowan walked in and sat on the couch with his legs

cost of Hayden's treatment earlier?

nothing. I misspoke earlier, Rowan said with an awkward laugh. With Hazel gone, he could finally speak

smiled awkwardly. She could tell that he didn't

Joyner, you seem to have a particularly close relationship with your brother." Rowan tried to probe for more information. "Did you cover his medical bills? Wouldn't your partner have an

a spoon before saying, "I don't have a partner." she needed to start getting used to being

he said, "Have you ever considered finding a

my partner might