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.

Hayden said, pulling out a tissue and

was giving him attitude made Bobby's expression darken further. He accepted the tissue with a scoff and said, "She's the esteemed Mrs. Fulton after all, so

know." A cold, low voice suddenly

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

with a smile. "Xavier, you're

I didn't, you would've forgotten she's my wife. Lecturing her as you please

Xavier to speak so much, but every word

Xavier was speaking up for Lily, so Hayden suddenly didn't find

he wouldn't be back until later. She sat there in a daze until her fork was

the thermos and laid out several foods and a bowl of soup before

It'll help

disapproved of

that her family

proper

for over two years, Xavier

much you care for Lily, Xavier," Hazel