Her Heart Her Terms (Lily and Xavier)

Chapter 365

Chapter 365

Bruce was already long gone, but Lily had jumped from the frying pan into the fire

Her wrist, which was still sore from Bruce's grip, was once again seized by Xavier. He was even rougher than Bruce, and he dragged her by the arm toward an empty corner of the Street

"Xavier, you're hurting me!" ly's face was pale from the pain, but she was also flushed with anger.

Xavier threw her into a secluded corner behind a building. Her body was pressed against the cold wall. This place was sheltered from the wind and also passersby.

Her breathing was shallow as she watched Xavier pull out a cigarette and light. He was clearly too angry to even speak.

"Lily, are you going on dates behind my back?" He bit down on his cigarette. It was lit, but he didn't take a drag.

want you, so now

intentionally ask around about his whereabouts. She would secretly create accidental encounters, just to see him for a moment more. Now, the more she didn't want to see him, the more often they crossed paths. Jadeford wasn't that small, but it wasn't exactly huge

date wasn't my choice," Lily said, a faint sense of desolation lingering in her expression. "You're dragging

was forming, but he remained perfectly

won't cheat on you. I'm

knife that pierced through his chest and into his heart. It hurt so much that

making a fuss when she tried to speak up. She also couldn't understand how he could say with such confidence that he was going to

separate lives. Yet, he still appeared in front of her, criticizing her every move without understanding

excuses!" Xavier gradually regained

her aggrieved looks as if he

accused him of infidelity, and he wanted her to know that she had no right to control their marriage. He was the

But I will tear apart

was afraid she might just give up

if her heart had dropped into an abyss of dread. She watched him turn around and leave resolutely, Lily, too, turned and walked in the opposite direction. Timothy, who was in the driver's seat, dared not make a sound when Xavier returned to the car. Sarah, sitting in the back seat, had a sour look