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—"

right now. Just rest," Xavier interrupted, tucking the blanket around her. "Once you're out of the ICU

her trust in him.

Xavier left the ICU. He removed the protective coverall and went to the stairwell. Once there, he lit up a cigarette and took out his

Bruce's verdict been

more days." It was only 6:00 am, so Timothy's voice

stream of smoke and said,

was instantly wide awake. He couldn't help but wonder what had changed

hadn't expected Xavier to

as usual, Xavier ate with her. Apart from the first time when the delivery person forgot to bring an

needed him to feed him, as she could manage on her own now. She drank

She's actually awake now," Xavier replied, sensing her concern. "Don't blame yourself. I'll

he also

Knowing he didn't blame her, Lily couldn't help but feel a little

Lily had subconsciously assumed

this time

his meal, Xavier pulled out a napkin and wiped the corner

Then, he gave her meticulous

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