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

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 comers of

be dramatic. It's late now.

her brother delivered the cake and personally wished

reach the pinnacle of life with success in both your career and love" she declared in a bold and triumphant voice as she repeated her wishes several times before

off her phone and slipped it into her pocket before glancing back at Terence

empty. He leaned casually against the wall in a thin white shirt. Behind him

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

"Terence, where's the cake?"

her admiration. She felt guilty return

ty for troublinge

like him because of Maryanne's antics. She

car. I forgot to bring it up" Terence smiled awkwardly. "I'll go

and grabbed her down jacket from the foyer. She put it on as she stepped outside.

his way to bring her