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—"

Xavier interrupted, tucking the blanket around

choice but to place her trust in him.

conversation, Xavier left the ICU. He removed the protective coverall and went to the stairwell.

Bruce's verdict

It was only 6:00 am, so Timothy's

exhaled a stream of smoke and said, "Delay

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

Xavier to return so

time when the delivery person forgot to bring an extra set of cutlery, everything had been

her own now. She drank her soup in small sips, a thin layer of sweat forming

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

was worried, and he also

mentioned, Xavier had been comforting Lily. Knowing he didn't blame her, Lily couldn't help but feel a

been so harsh with her in the past, Lily had

But this time was

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

gave her

meeting at the company today. Someone

don't have Naomi