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?"

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

inadvertently falling on his abs. "I didn't realize her condition was so serious. I was too

Sooner or later, she would've caused a scene. If it hadn't

Without thinking, she blurted out, "Then will you

she wished she could take them back. After all, what was the point of asking? Wasn't

48 hours, Sarah's imprisonment would still weigh

who hated Sarah, couldn't make such a cold-hearted decision to let Xyla fend for herself. Not to mention, Xyla had once saved

Sarah go, would you agree to it?" Xavier tossed his

loungewear before unfastening

conversation wasn't something serious at all. He casually changed into his loungewear right

decision, right?" Lily said, knowing all too well that Xavier

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