Her Heart Her Terms (Lily and Xavier)

Chapter 108

Maryanne was furious, though much of her anger stemmed from concern. "How could you go back to him?" "I... I would have money and power. What's so bad about coming back?

Lily had used this reason to convince herself. Now, she hoped it would be enough to calm Maryanne down. wwhat

about your freedom? Didn't Xavier force you to quit your job?"

Maryanne didn't know that Lily was still working, so Lily reassured her repeatedly, "No. Really, I'm free now."

"I don't believe it," Maryanne snapped. "Unless you come to Bayview Gardens tonight for dinner. We need to talk about this in person!"

It was hard to explain something like this over the phone. So, Lily hesitated for a moment before agreeing

"Alright. See you tonight."

After setting the dinner date, Maryanne hung up. Lily had never arranged a dinner with her for over two years because Lily had to prepare dinner for Xavier every night.

If Lily could go out tonight, Maryanne would believe she still had freedom.

The phone screen dimmed, reflecting the blue sky, white clouds, and Lily's complex gaze. She sighed and put away her unfinished breakfast.

"Sorry. Maryanne just called. I didn't know you hadn't told her yet."

Terence's voice came from behind her. She turned around to see he had somehow appeared. It seemed that he had overheard her phone conversation.

Lily stood up. "It's okay. She's right to be upset. I didn't tell her as soon as things happened."

"How have you been these past few days?

Terence walked closer, standing across from her by the long bench. His eyes were gentle, and his lips red. His features bathed in the morning sunlight, making him seem soft, yet carefree. Facing the sunlight, Lily raised her hand to shield her eyes, squinting in a half-smile. She couldn't quite make out the warmth in his expression at that

moment

She smiled faintly, her voice soft. "I'm doing well."

"That's good," Terence said just as his phone rang-

He glanced at it and couldn't help but laugh. "Maryanne asked me to come to your place tonight and be your free chef."

Lily instinctively replied, "No need. I can cook."

Terence moved to the side, blocking the sunlight for her. "So, you're not welcoming me?"

"Of course not." Lily lowered her hand from her eyes,

She was about to explain when he interrupted her. "I'll take you there after work tonight, Terence said.

He knew she'd been taking the bus lately and that she was used to driving. It was clear she found the bus Inconvenient.

Lily simply agreed. "Alright. I'll go to work first, and we'll see each other tonight."

"Go ahead," Terence said, watching her pack her things. He followed her as they left the rooftop.

Not long after they left, a figure appeared from the corner of the rooftop. It was Nadia. Although she had come before Lily, her dislike made her ignore Lily.

Nadia was shocked after hearing Lily and Terence's conversation. Since Lily had been assigned to her team, Terence had never appeared, and Nadia had assumed he was helping Lily by giving her a position.

But now, it seemed like there was a much deeper connection between them.

See you tonight? She grew increasingly uneasy. She pulled out her phone and called Sarah

"Sarah, about messing with Lily. Maybe we should forget it. She seems to be close with Mr. Devereux!" "What happened?" Sarah got irritated whenever Lily's name came up, but she masked her emotions well. Nadia hesitated before replying, "Mr. Devereux is going