Her Heart Her Terms (Lily and Xavier)

Xavier was confused. "Whose dhocce agreement is this?"noveldrama

"obviously, it's yours!" Edith replied matter-of-factly. "Who else would it be? Am I going to dig up your grandfather and have him get a divorce? Or have your sweet parents divorced?

"Why should i get a divorce? he asked, even more puzzled "Did Lily talk to you about it?"

Lily must also be in a state where she was willing to divorce, so she moved out and told the Devereux family that they were already divorced. However, she couldn't win against the pressure from Xater, so she endured in

din can't endure it! You're such a disgrace to the family!"

Edith's face darkened with anger as she realized these facts. "She can endure it, but she didn't come to me. I'm the one who Xavier clearly didn't believe it. "How have I disgraced you?"

"The Fultons have been a prestigious family for hundreds of years. The men from the Fulton family have always been loyal, keeping their women by their side with their abilities. And what abilities do you have? Do you rely on your family background to be better than others or your strength to overpower them?

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truly liked her, you should have pursued her eamesth! But instead, you resort to such underhanded methods. if that's not shameful, what is hi Although Edith didn't know all the details, it didn't take much to figure out. Xavier hadn't divorced yet because he didn't want to. Why didn't he want to? It must be because he had feelings for Lily.

"Me? Like her? Xevier snorted. "Who told you that I like her?"

"So, you don't like her Edith shot him a sideways glance.

He bested for a second before nodding. "No, I don"L"

She pointed to the seat opposite ber, gesturing for him to sit down. "Come. Let me tell you a story"

He reactantly sat down. He couldn't disobey her, fearing she would get upset and worsen her health if he walked out.

"30 years ago, your father met your mother and fell in love at first sight. He pursued her relentlessly, showing kindness and even playing the victim. Your mother refused to agree and always focused on her work

"Your father pursued her for three years, and in the end, your grandfather intervened, offering your mother money to leave the city and distance herself from your father. Do you know what happened?"

She slammed her hand on the table, looking at him. He shook his head, not knowing. This was his first time hearing about his parents' younger days.

Love at firstnight and a three-year pursuit-it left him stunned.

"Your mother took that money to the bospital because she suspected she had a severe heart condition. She had chest pain, was short of breath, and felt terrible. She was constantly sad, unable to focus, and in tears." apsychological one. She should see a psychologist to help her. The

At this point, Edith was both speechless and amused. "The doctor told her it was a heart condition but also a doctor said, "You're in love with him. That's why your heart hurts when you're apart, She didn't believe it. "But then, when your father heard she was sick, he rushed to find her. The moment she saw him, her pain vanished. Her heart no longer hart, she stopped crying and felt completely find!"

Xavier wasn't sur

sure if the story had been exaggerated, but he understood Edith's point, Loving someone without realizing it-she was trying to point out that he might feel the

His mind flashed to the image of Laly, her eyes red, tears glistening in her gaze. Upon seeing that, it certainly made his heart feel easy. But did that mean he didn't understand

Suddenly, he laughed incredulously "Grandma, my mom's generation was simple. But this is a different era. Do you really think I'm like her, not even knowing what liking

Edith stared at him for a few seconds. "Fine To put it in the language of your generation, your mother's generation w another phrase from your generation - you're stupid!" was simple and reserved. But in your case, let me borrow

Xavier was entirely surprised by the insult itis expression showed his utter confusion, and he was utterly dumbfounded for the first time in many years,

"Sign af She showed the drance agter

I per toward him. "If you don't sign, you're doubly stupiII *.

She had wanted to visit Lily and talk about Xavier's behardor. hut since the company dinner, when for mistakenly allowed the reporters to believe that Sarah was Mrs. Fulton, Edith Telt she couldn't face Lily anymore.

She had considered stepping forward to clarily things, but that would only stap Koter's face. In the end, it might make their relationship worse.

Shane always said he believed Knier could handle his own issues. And he did, in a violent manner. It couldn't stand to see Lily suffer any longer. Getting Xavier to divorce was the last thing she could do for Lily.