Her Heart Her Terms (Lily and Xavier)

Chapter 434

Lily lay in the hospital bed, surrounded by silence. Every time she closed her eyes, she saw Xavier standing outside the operating room with his back to her while the doctor's words echoed in her mind.

She knew some things were beyond her control, yet she couldn't stop herself from overthinking about it. Lost in thought, she drifted in and out of sleep until the sound of the door opening jolted her awake.

After reaching over to turn on the light, she sat up and looked toward the entrance.

Xavier walked in, dressed in a black shirt, his woolen sweater and overcoat draped over his arm. His steps were light, his breathing deliberately quiet.

The sudden brightness of the light made his dark eyes narrow momentarily. "Why are you back?" Lily asked, puzzled. "Did you forget something?"

His gaze adjusted to the light before meeting her slightly dazed eyes. "Where else would I go if not here?"

"Xyla..." Lily pressed her lips together, the sharp edge she had during the day when criticizing Xyla now completely gone. "How is she?"

before walking over to the window to pull the curtains shut. Then, he began undoing the buttons on his shirt one by

eyes, her gaze inadvertently falling on his abs. "I didn't realize her condition was so

would've caused a scene. If

aback. She hadn't expected him to say that. Without thinking, she

she could take them back. After all, what was the point of asking? Wasn't she just setting herself up for

Sarah's imprisonment would still weigh heavily on her, and she could continue to have

Xavier really stand by and watch Xyla die? Even Lily, who hated Sarah, couldn't make such a cold-hearted decision to let Xyla fend for herself. Not to mention,

you agree to it?" Xavier tossed his

into loungewear

He casually changed into his loungewear right in front of her, then grabbed his briefcase and sat down on the

Lily said, knowing all too well that Xavier had never cared about her

some sleep," Xavier said