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

always felt hope. But ever since he learned they had introduced Lily

truly was, he couldn't make excuses for their

The force of the blow made Hayden's head him, leaving five

began to cry. "He's your only son, and he just recovered from a serious illness. His face hasn't even

slap, Bobby regretted it, but seeing Hayden's unrepentant look, he

Hayden's face, she quickly turned to follow Bobby but

off "From today on, you're

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

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 you "Are you stupid? Come home and apologize to your

stood there motionless, no longer wanting to argue with them about whether

profitable

you be so heartless?" How's throat tightened, her face flushing red

the door, and walked out. "Hayden, go back. I'll hire a caretaker. It's inconvenient

of

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

of guilt rushed through Hazel, and she quickly lowered her head, not daring to look at

I'll stay and keep you company." "No need I'll take care of her." Maryanne rushed

When he find

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

get involved in this? Pete's expression hardened, but he quickly relaxed, taking a sip 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 alone. She

time was laced with fury. He had always been untouchable. Yet today, he had been forced into such a disgraceful retreat.

Pete didn't a

he nodded cooperatively. "Understood. I'll have someone ure Felicia out. Once she's within reach, you can use the bronze bell to control her. She'll be Trady to execute new commands

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

really going along with the plan or was he