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."

leave. His simple words struck her heart like

in return.

I need to use the restroom." Then, she grabbed her phone from the couch

little more with him. "Is the oatmeal too hot? Does it taste good? Tell me what you want to eat or drin I'll bring

flicker of hope in Lily's heart dimmed when she saw that. She couldn't hide the disappointment on her

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

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

cost of Hayden's treatment earlier? Lily's chest tightened at the thought of

with an awkward laugh. With Hazel gone, he could finally

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

to have a particularly close relationship with your brother." Rowan tried to probe for more information.

"I don't

said, "Have you ever considered finding a partner

stopped stirring. "Didn't you just imply that my partner might object to