Her Heart Her Terms (Lily and Xavier) novel Chapter 219

Chapter 219 

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But you two aren’t divorced yet. You’re still in the cooling–off period.” 

Maryanne couldn’t help but feel indignant. If it were her, she would’ve exposed Xavier’s Infidelity without hesitation. However, she wasn’t Lily and couldn’t fully understand her position. 

The Joyner family’s situation and Hayden’s issues made it impossible for Lily to walk away completely. 

me stay calm.” Lily’s expression was calm, and the taint smile was still there, though the sadness in her eyes couldn’t be hidden behind her 

“That’s tine. 1 

. It helps me stay cal dark gaze 

way to relax. 

Terence paused, then pointed to the cocktail on the table’s edge. “If you’re feeling down, you can have some of this. It’s light, perfect for girls–just a way 

“I’m fine.” Lily declined. She rarely drank Though alcohol might dull her sorrow, it was only temporary. Nothing changed once the effects wore off and the sadness retumed. 

“It’s not just for your mood,” Maryanne said, opening a bottle of cocktail and pouring a glass for Lily. “You could also drink for inspiration for your design! Every port drinks! It’s said to help with inspiration!” 

Lily’s thoughts drifted to her second–round designs. She still hadn’t found any inspiration for them 

The orange–yellow liquid shimmered under the light, its tiny bubbles constantly rising to the surface. She no longer refused and took a sip it had a pleasant peach flavor. 

“I’ll keep you company.” Maryanne poured herself a glass, clinkding it with Lily’s. 

The meal was almost over, and Terence suggested they move to the living room to drink while he cleaned the kitchen 

Lily handed her glass to Maryanne. “Can you take this for me? I’ll join you after I clean up. 

She then took the plates and bowls from Terence’s hands. Terence, would you like some too?” 

No, I’m driving later,” Terence said, not letting her take the plates. “You can handle the rest.” 

“You and Maryanne go sit in the living room, I’ll take care of this. It won’t take long.” 

Lily quickly cleared everything and brought it to the kitchen. She rolled up her sleeves and began washing the dishes. 

Terence was about to help with something else when his phone suddenly rang. It was his assistant, He smiled at Lily and stepped out to the balcony to answer it. 

The winter wind howled, and the temperature outside was much lower than inside. He looked isolated and cold with only a thin shirt on 

After issuing some work instructions, he hung up and tumed to head back, only to be startled when he saw Hazel standing in the comer. Behind her was a door leading to the next bedroom 

“Mrs. Joyner,” Terence said, turning off his phone. He then smlled politely as he was about to head back to the living room. 

“Terence, can we talk for a moment?” Hazel didn’t move forward. The wall to her right side blocked her ligure enough that Lily couldn’t see her from the living