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"

walk," Lily replied, adjusting the strap of her

took a step forward but ultimately didn't move any further. He stood in

left, he turned, got

Brace had been watching everything in the corner of the parking lot. He hadn't

first sent Marks and Maryanne oft in a taxi, then waited outside for Lily for nearly

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

likes her." "You're messing with me, right?" Bruce instantly grew annoyed. "Do you think I have the guts to compete with Terence for a woman?- The voice on the other end was calm. "Relax She's

stunned. "Wait She's

over a

As long as you sleep with her, Terence won't

a divorced woman was out of the question. Causing a stir over her would only invite ridicule. Still, Bruce hesitated. He

Lily to you. Once that happens, it won't

woman, have a child early, and your dad won't bother having a second child. All the inheritance will stay with you." The person on the other end

for being terrified of Bobby. Lily takes after her-she' have no backbone once she's married. You'll be able to handle her however you v She's probably the only woman

silence. Even though no one else was in the car, having his inability bluntly pointed out made