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—"

the blanket around her. "Once

to place her trust in him. "Okay,"

removed the protective coverall and went to the stairwell. Once there, he lit up a cigarette and took out his phone to give Timothy a

verdict been announced

was only 6:00 am, so Timothy's voice was thick

stream of smoke and said,

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

expected Xavier to return

had sent breakfast over, and as usual, Xavier ate with her. Apart from the first time when the delivery person forgot to bring an extra

drank her soup in small

again, "Is Xyla okay?" "She's fine. She's actually awake now," Xavier replied,

worried, and he

Lily. Knowing he didn't blame her,

with her in the past, Lily had subconsciously assumed that he would never

this

his meal, Xavier pulled out a napkin and

he gave her meticulous

company today. Someone from

have