Her Heart Her Terms (Lily and Xavier)

Chapter 435

Xavier had to put on a protective coverall and undergo sterilization before being allowed into the ICU.

He walked to the bedside and looked down at Xyla, whose eyes were brimming with tears. The moment she saw him, she weakly raised her hand in an attempt to remove the oxygen mask covering her mouth.

"I'm here. Just say whatever you need to," Xavier said, tilting his head toward her mouth so she wouldn't have to remove the mask.

"Xavier, Bruce... He didn't hurt Lily, did he?" Xyla asked.

"No, he didn't," Xavier replied with a slight shake of his head.

"Can you forgive Sarah then?" Tears spilled from the corners of Xyla's eyes, her voice choked with emotion.

Xavier glanced at the monitors surrounding her, noting that her vitals were stable. After a moment of silence, he said seriously, "Xyla, let's talk about Sarah once you're better."

Xyla shook her head. "No. I want to see Sarah now."

"Then focus on getting better. As long as you stay alive, I promise you you'll see her again," Xavier reassured her.

A glimmer of hope flickered in Xyla's eyes. "Really? You'll help me save—"

tucking the

to place her trust

stairwell. Once there, he lit up a cigarette and took out his phone to

Bruce's verdict been announced

yet. It'll probably take a few more days." It was only 6:00 am, so Timothy's voice was

exhaled a stream of smoke and said,

awake. He couldn't help but wonder what had

hadn't expected Xavier to return so

usual, Xavier ate with her. Apart from the first time when the delivery person forgot to bring an extra set of cutlery, everything had been

him, as she could manage on her own now. She drank her soup in small sips, a thin layer of sweat

ask again, "Is Xyla okay?" "She's fine. She's actually awake now," Xavier replied, sensing her concern. "Don't blame yourself. I'll take care of

worried, and he also knew she

been comforting Lily. Knowing he didn't blame her, Lily couldn't help but feel a little warm and fuzzy

the past, Lily had subconsciously assumed that

But this time

Xavier pulled out a

gave her meticulous

company today. Someone from the manor

don't have