Her Heart Her Terms (Lily and Xavier)

Chapter 381

Chapter 381

Terence hesitated, weeds on his tongue but never spoken He quietly watched her "Lily, 1-"

"Terence," Lily interrupted him. "The apartment in Bayview Gardens and Ms. Cane were your arrangements, right? Was it because Maryanne begged you to help? She's something, always putting you in difficult positions e to such unreasonable

"If word got out, it wouldn't harm my reputation much, but what about yours? It might affect your chances of finding a girlfriend. You shouldn't agree t requests from her in the future."

Her words were deliberate, feigning ignorance while making her point clear. How could Terence not understand?

His expression darkened briefly before returning to normal. "It was just a small favor, nothing worth mentioning."

If news of this spread, it would indeed harm Lily's reputation. But he could wait. He had already waited so long-what harms was there in waiting a little longer?

He wanted to ask if she was truly still married. But seeing her like this, he knew she wanted to end the marriage, though whether it would end wasn't up to her. He swallowed his words and instead said, "I'll give you a ride home"

the strap of her bag over her shoulder. She waved at

took a step forward but ultimately didn't move any further. He stood in place and said, "Be

turned, got into his

the parking lot. He hadn't associated Xavier and Lily with each

eyes how Terence first sent Marks and Maryanne oft in a taxi, then waited outside for Lily for

his phone, he dialed a number. "What's the deal

"Do you think I have the guts to compete with Terence for a woman?- The voice on the other end was calm. "Relax

was stunned. "Wait

a

years already. Don't worry. As long as you sleep with her, Terence won't make a scene and risk making a scene that would disgrace

Causing a stir over her would only invite ridicule. Still, Bruce hesitated. He wasn't confident

Joyner family already agreed to marry Lily to you. Once that happens, it won't matter

the inheritance will stay with you." The person on the other end had clearly done thorough research on Bruce's situation. He

no backbone once she's married.

though no one else was in the car, having