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—"

about that right now. Just rest," Xavier interrupted, tucking the blanket

choice but to place her trust in him. "Okay," she

the ICU. He removed the protective coverall and went to the stairwell. Once there, he

verdict been announced

probably take a few more days." It was

stream of smoke and

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

Xavier to return so

from the first time when the delivery person forgot to bring an

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

She's actually awake now," Xavier replied, sensing her

he

been comforting Lily. Knowing he didn't

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

But this time was

out a

he gave her

company today. Someone from the

noon, so don't have