Her Heart Her Terms (Lily and Xavier)

Chapter 400

Lily remained silent for a few seconds before nodding. Got it."

The bed exchange ended with both of them harboring different thoughts. Seeing her cold attitude, Xavier didn't linger any longer.

He thought their relationship wouldn't remain so strained once the investigation was over.

He left the wand, and Bobby quickly approached him "Xavier, since you and Lily haven't divorced yet, you must help me. The Thompson family is making trouble for me over this...

"You got yourself into this mess; you deal with it," Kaster said, leaving without a second glance.

Hayden glared at him, his anger and resistance palpable, as though ready to tight

Hapel, pulling him along, said anxioush, "What are we going to do? How can we compete with the Thompson family?"

"What are we going to do?" Bobby's suppressed frustration exploded. "All you ever ask is what to do! Isn't it your fault for raising such adaughter? She won't stop until she destroys the Joyner family!" His voor echoed down the hallway, other patients in nearby wards came out to see what was going on.

"What does this have to do with Lily?" Hayden snapped, upset. "You all caused her trouble, it's not her fault she got dragged into this!"

Hazel pulled him again, whispering, "Hayden, stop talking. Your dad is angry!"

Hayden refused to Use T going to say it! You've all been unfair to her!"

"You ungratefulle bra!" Bobby cursed at his son for the first time. "I raised you, and you're nothing but an ingrate! she caused this mess, and you'll go down with me if I'm ruined

ily into the fire!

"Fine! Let it be! I'd rather beg on the streets than push my family

ever since he learned they had introduced Lily to Bruce, he

man Bruce truly was, he couldn't make excuses for their

of the blow made Hayden's head him, leaving five distinct handprints

to cry. "He's your only son,

slap, Bobby regretted it, but seeing Hayden's unrepentant look, he turned and walked away

Bobby but came back, grabbing Hayden. "Hayden, let's go home. Don't make

off "From today

one who ruined you!" Hazel hit his shoulder lightly but didn't dare

only looking out for you. How can you go against him for bre? she can bring profit to the Joyner family, and the better the Joyner family does, the better for

no longer wanting to argue

profitable

her veins too. Mom, how can you be so heartless?" How's

to hear. She got out of bed, opened the door, and walked out. "Hayden, go back. I'll hire a caretaker. It's inconvenient for you to

of

and weak in the oversized hospital gown, her appearance so different from how Hazel remembered her that Hazel

through Hazel, and she quickly lowered her head, not daring

stay and keep you company." "No need I'll take care of her." Maryanne rushed over, followed by Terence, whose eyes showed clear concern for Lily "leally?" This time, Pete was the

When he find

rescued, he considered many possible culprits. But he hadn't expected it to

of the wine at his side. A familiar smirk curled on his lips. "Interesting. No wonder Mi Bussell has his eyes on her. She's certainly different." *forget about being different! My plan is urgent, and we can't afford any more delays! Besides, that woman isn't

he had been forced

Pete didn't a

Felicia out. Once she's within reach, you can use the bronze bell to control her. She'll be Trady to execute new commands when she loses

risk. The hooded man's anger simmered down, though he still cast Pete a wary

really going along with the plan or was he scheming something