Her Heart Her Terms (Lily and Xavier)

Chapter 347

Chapter 347

Was Lily and Terence hiding something?

"How is that possible?" Lily blurted it out and denied it immediately before asking Terence puzzledly, "Terence, can help you?

Terence seemed caught off guard by her video call with Maryanne His initially tense expression froze momentarily before he broke into a faint smile and took her phone from her.

"Stop overthinking things. I have a meeting later tonight, so I came by now to deliver ber birthday cake."

Birthday? Lily turned around and glanced at the calendar on the wall. Tomorrow was her birthday!

→ Come on, Terence! Itold you to knock on her dont after midnight! Why are you here so early?" Maryanne was fuming. "I wouldn't have let you deliver the cake if Mom and Dad hadn't grounded me. I would've done it mysel "Tean't make it at midnight, and it'd be rude to disturb her rest that late," Terence reasoned calmly

Despite his reasoning, it was still premature. It still wasn't her birthday yet. Maryanne was unwilling to let go as she continued her tirade over the phone

couldn't help but smile as she took her phone back. "The thought counts. An early slice of cake saves me from being woken up at midnight. It's the best of both worlds." "Terence! I'm never asking you for help again!" Maryanne yelled at Terence in frustration. She had been spoiled by her family, especially by Terence Maryanne's protest was met with nothing but a faint smile at the

scolded her dotingly, "Don't be dramatic.

her brother delivered the cake and personally wished Lily a happy birthday. Now, her plans were ruined, and her excitement was

pinnacle of life with success in both your career and love" she declared in a bold and

chest. She turned off her phone and slipped it into her pocket before glancing

hands were empty. He leaned casually against the wall in a thin white shirt. Behind him was a darkened stairwell, while he faced

and defined features were so pleasant to look at that even a

"Terence, where's the cake?"

admiration. She felt guilty return to

ty for troublinge

him because of Maryanne's antics. She thought to let him set

car. I forgot to bring it up" Terence smiled

foyer. She put it on as she stepped outside.

way to bring her the cake, and she didn't want to make