Her Heart Her Terms (Lily and Xavier)

Chapter 438

The atmosphere in the hospital ward was tense-there was no warmth or any sense of family coming together. In fact, it felt completely forced, like they were just awkwardly stuck in the same space.

Not long after, Bobby arrived.

As soon as they sat down, they started eating. Hazel shot Lily several meaningful glances, but the latter ignored them, refusing to initiate conversations with Bobby.

Thus, the tension in the ward grew even more.

After only a few bites, Bobby put his fork down. The stainless steel cutlery clinked sharply against the plate, a clear sign of his displeasure.

"Lily, quick, get your dad a tissue!" said Hazel.

Lily was farthest from the tissue box, so Hazel grabbed it and placed it directly in front of her.

Lily was struggling to hold the fork with her left hand, a piece of pie freshly speared on the tip.

said, pulling out a

a scoff and said, "She's the esteemed Mrs. Fulton after

that you know." A cold, low voice

his tall frame accentuated by his tailored coat. He carried a thermal food container in one hand, and the chill of winter seemed

with a smile. "Xavier, you're here! And you even brought food

Lecturing her as you please

for Xavier to speak so much, but every word struck a nerve, leaving Bobby shaking with

had never liked Xavier. But at this moment, Xavier was speaking up for Lily, so

Xavier was, Lily had assumed he wouldn't be back until later. She sat there in

beside her. He then opened the thermos and laid out several foods and a bowl of soup before finally placing a spoon in

It'll help with

clearly disapproved

her family had

have prepared a proper meal for Lily, not just a

over two years, Xavier knew exactly what kind of person Bobby

so happy to see how much you