Her Heart Her Terms (Lily and Xavier)

Chapter 399

bobby paused for a few seconds before quickly approaching Xavier.

ser, look at this mess. I didn't expect tily to be so reckless she told me you two had already divorced, otherwise, 1 would never have let her go on blind dates!"

Kasten dala't look at anyone else in the ward; his eres were solely on Lily as it the others didn't exist.

Lily remained calm, the stillness in her eyes unsettling. She sat on the hospital bed, bathed in the soft morning light. Her pale face only highlighted how swollen and red her eyes "Tid like to talk to her alone for a few minutes." As soon as he spoke, Hazel grabbed her bag and was about to leave

"LIN has nothing to say to you!" Hayden blocked Xavier's path

He had never thought about the consequences of offending Xavier. He only knew that he had to protect Lily.

Koner remained calm as he looked past Hayden to address Lily "What do you think?"

However, she remands. He knew her silence wasn't consent but somewhat her reluctance to speak, fearing the consequences of doing so.

The longer the silence lasted, the heavier his heart felt.

Who can Lily talk to if not him?" Hazel returned, pulling Hayden toward the door. "They're husband and wife, so why are you interfering? Let her handle it herself, no matter the Hayden refused to move, but sobby quickly joined in, forcing him out together.

The door to the ward closed, and the sounds of traffic outside Tilled the air All Lily could hear now was the faint beating of her own heart

ave took it strides toward her, but after just a few steps, she spoke first. "So now we're talking about divorce, right? If you're in a hurry, you can take me home to get the documents." mahurry-she was

Even though ber band was still swollen, even though she still had to get an IV, and even though she was still in the hospital, she couldn't wait to end this miserable marriage. She wanted to leave him She looked at him seriously, and his heart ached deeply.

Il invengate Bruce's case thoroughly and give you an explanation."

An explanation? His tone was grave, his gaze profound and serious. Lily couldn't help but look at him, meeting his gaze.

Last time, he said he would investigate the photos, but in the end, he had thrown all the blame on her, claiming that she had intentionally slandered him.

uld be uncover this time, and what kind of explanation would he give her?

Lily had no hope lett, she only asked, "After you investigate, then what?"

Her question was posted, and Xavier understood exactly what she meant, but he couldn't calmly continue this conversation with her.

His Adam's apple bobbed as he noticed the tears beginning to form in her eyes. His voice trembled as he responded, "We'll talk about it after it's all cleared up." Why was dosare still necessary if it was all amisunderstanding?

"Are you just here to tell me you'll investigate Lily didn't understand. Someone like Xavier was always in control and was now playing a waiting game.

She was drain that he would not give her the explanation she predent and that she would still be unable to get divorced.

"An kutettunenally renowned orlopedic doctor will come to check on you this afternoon.

Keder spproached her, his gaze Lalling on her right hand, wrapped in layers of bandages and encased in a cast.