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."

and refused to let her leave. His simple words struck her

held his hand in return. "I'm

Then, she grabbed her phone from the couch and hurried out Rowan glanced at the

feeding Hayden. She couldn't help but chat a 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 it for you next time." However, Hayden's eyes grew vacant again. He lowered his gaze and stopped

she saw that. She couldn't hide

phase where they struggle to express themselves emotionally during treatment. It's a good

walked in and sat on the couch with his

Blackwood, did you mention the cost of Hayden's treatment earlier? Lily's chest tightened

with an awkward laugh. With Hazel gone, he could

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

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

"I don't have a

ever considered finding

you just imply that my partner might object to