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?"

placed his coat down before walking over to

didn't realize her condition was so serious. I was

of the bed, Xavier frowned at her. "She's just worried about Sarah. Sooner or later, she would've caused a scene. If it hadn't been with you, it would've been with me. It was unavoidable,

expected him to say that. Without thinking, she blurted out, "Then will you let Sarah go for her

her mouth, she wished she could take them back. After all, what was the point of asking?

the next 48 hours, Sarah's imprisonment would still weigh heavily on her, and she could continue

Even Lily, who hated Sarah, couldn't make such a cold-hearted decision to let Xyla fend

Sarah go, would you agree to it?" Xavier

loungewear before unfastening his

changed into his loungewear right in front of her, then

decision, right?" Lily said, knowing all too well that Xavier had never cared

should get some sleep," Xavier said