Her Heart Her Terms (Lily and Xavier)

Chapter 346

Shane sat down helplessly too and resigned to the fact that they would be hungry tonight. However, he was worried.

"Mom, you need to eat something no matter how upset. Otherwise, it'll take a toll on your health."

"I have food." Edith returned to the kitchen again betere emerging with a steaming plate of pasta, although it was only for herself.

She sat down and began eating by herself "You two talk. Ell listen."

Since dinner was out of the question, Shane decided not to let Xavier's trip home be for nothing. He turned to his son. "Xander, since you and Lily haven't tinalized your divorce, why hasn't she attended the family dinners recently? "She's been working "Xavier leaned back in his chair with his hands crossed around his weist.

"she just doesn't want to come back," Edith added.

Upon hearing that, Xavier was rendered speechless

Shane was feeling helpless as he continued, "Xaster, what do you think the purpose of marriage is?"

This question should come with an instinctive answer with clear measures and standards for most married people,

Yet, Xavier who was usually so eloquent in the business world swallowed hard and remained silent

Under the expectant gazes edith and Shane, he finallyspoke after a long pause. To carry on the family line."

"Pah!" Edith couldn't hold back anymore. "You've been married for two years without a child. How dare you talk about carrying on the family line?"

Xavier's face darkmed, but he didn't argue with her.

Shane motioned for his mother to calm down and eat her pasta betone he turned back to his son. "Marriage isn't just about carrying on the family line. The foundation of a good marriage is love and connection He went on to lay out nearly everything he had learned about relationships.

Xavier frowned as he listened

Edith was willing to endure the conversation at first before she eventually lost patience and interrupted. "Xavier, just learn some of it to get by. A little shamelessness goes along

"Grandma, Dad, I understand. Enjoy your dinner. I have to po I still have a matter to attend to "

Xavier only registered some of his father's words with Edith's constant interruptions, leaving his thoughts in a mess. He got up to grab his coat from the foyer before putting it on and beading out

The dimly lit car hummed to life as he stepped on the accelerator. The sound of the engine broke the stillness of the winter night.

Meanwhile, Lily was working overtime on the design plans for Terince's new marital home.

She was dressed in soft pastel pink velour pajamas. She sat on the carpet in her living room with a cup of hot water in her hands, chatting with Maryanne over a video call as she worked "Are you free this weekend?" Maryanne asked.

She nodded. "Yes. Why?"

Maryanne sighed. "Lite is so hard. I'm being forced into a bilind date by my mom. Can you come with me?

Lily inmediately shook her head. "No way. What if they don't like you but end up liking me instead?"

She spoke hall jokingly and half-seriously. After all, how could a third party meddle in a blind date?

It would only makes sense for Maryannar to introduce him to her friend it they had met several times and things went well.

"Are you implying I'm less attractive than you?" Maryanne finally caught on and gasped in mock offense.

Lily laughed. "That's not what I meant It's just not appropriate for me to go with you. Why did Marika sucklerly push you into blind dates?"

"It's all my boother's fault." Maryanne rolled her eyes. "He joked that kids his age are already old enough to run errands and that it's too late no matter how much my parents push him so, they decided to pin their hopes on me, hoping I can make them grandparents sooner."

Their parents were indeed worried. Holls their children were at a prime age for marriage, yet neither had found a partner.

"Terence is exceptional. It's easier for him to find a pater. There's no need to rush Ly abled, "You'd have no trouble finding someone too. You just didn't bother to look for

Marianne pursed her lips. "My brother isn't even that busy with work anymore slice the bullday, but he barely comes home as usual, it's so late now, and he's not back yet!" Lily's doorbell rang just as Maryanne's words fell Lily glanced at the time. It was 9:30 pa now. She got up with her phone in hand to answer the door.

She was startled to see Terence standing there when she opened the door."Terence?"

"What? My brother? Maryanne sat up straight in surprise. "He didn't return home and d went to see you

see you instead? Are you two hiding something from me!TM

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